The A-Z of Curious Bristol by Maurice Fells

The A-Z of Curious Bristol by Maurice Fells

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Bristol's history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. and how the Flower of Bristol got its name. You will meet some unusual contraptions, like the bed with in-built exercise equipment, or the thrashing machine for naughty boys. You will also discover why a public clock still runs to Bristol time.

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The A-Z of Curious Bristol by Maurice Fells

Bristol's history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. and how the Flower of Bristol got its name. You will meet some unusual contraptions, like the bed with in-built exercise equipment, or the thrashing machine for naughty boys. You will also discover why a public clock still runs to Bristol time.
MAURICE FELLS is a born and bred Bristolian with a passionate interest in the city’s history, and a prolific author of books about Bristol. He worked as a journalist in both the print and broadcast mediums, and held key editorial posts in regional television, radio and newspapers. He now freelances, with features on local history appearing in the Western Daily Press and Bristol Post. He is often asked by BBC West and ITV West to take part in programmes about regional history. He has also written features about the regeneration of Bristol City Docks for national newspapers.
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ISBN 13 9780750956055
ISBN 10 0750956054
Title The A-Z of Curious Bristol
Author Maurice Fells
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2014-06-02
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.