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Explore Bristol on Foot - Victorian Clifton, 2 (Paperback)
Loot Price: R224
Discovery Miles 2 240
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Explore Bristol on Foot - Victorian Clifton, 2 (Paperback)
Series: Explore Walks, 2
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Loot Price R224
Discovery Miles 2 240
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Why not enjoy following this clear and lively guide that will take
you on a circular walk around Victorian Clifton? Visit its
remarkable landmarks and walk along the grand terraces. See the
decorative houses and pretty Victorian gardens - they were obsessed
with plant collecting and you will see some of these rare and
exotic trees still flourishing in the many parks and gardens of
Victorian Clifton today. This walk reflects a boom time in Queen
Victoria's reign when Brunel was either hard at work on his famous
Suspension Bridge close by or attending to his extraordinary
project, the building of the SS Great Britain, down in Bristol
docks. His Great Western Railway bought in new business
opportunities from London. Bristol's coal mines flourished industry
too, and the docks were awash with ships bringing in cargoes of
wines, tobacco and other goods. No wonder new housing was needed
and Bristol's successful entrepreneurs moved into this new, grand
and genteel area as did their staff - Cooks poured over their
recipes in the basement kitchens and Governesses ruled the many
children (to be seen and not heard) at the top of these vast
houses. This walk will lead you to some very special places
including (in complete contrast to the elaborate Victorian
architecture) the stark, concrete, and Award Winning Cathedral of
Saints Peter and Paul. Hear of many remarkable past residents.
Discover everything from a greedy snail munching its lunch to an
original, but still flourishing Victorian Arcade of shops. Enjoy
your Victorian Clifton walk!
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