Manson's Bristol Miscellany
Searching for the soul of the city
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bristol Books CIC
Published:12th Apr '21
Should be back in stock very soon
How much do you know about Bristol? Why does it look the way it looks? What secrets do its streets hide? What stories could its buildings tell if they had a voice?
Michael Manson takes you on a search to find the soul of the city where he has lived for more than 45 years.
The Bristol Miscellany began as a compendium of random facts and has grown into a treasure trove of tales from the city’s rich and diverse history; from hidden rivers, medieval walls and public protests to links with slavery, prisons, and the treatment of mental illness.
It’s a literary ‘curiosity shop’ of bitesize pieces of interest from Bristol’s past, from Britain’s first woman doctor to Bristol Cars.
Dip in and learn things about Bristol you didn’t know before and perhaps you’ll not only see the city in a new light but be inspired to embark upon your own voyage of discovery.
"An indispensable compendium of Bristol ephemera for streetwalking and armchair explorers alike! Whether it’s the Picton Street lock-up you’re looking for, or the Turkish Baths on College Green; Charles Heal’s celebrated Moon Rocket or where to find a scarlet lychnis, Manson’s Miscellany will take you there. Dig in and enjoy!"
Professor Steve Poole, UWE
"A wonderful read and a beautifully illustrated book. Michael’s many stories about Bristol help us learn about the past to understand the present and build new futures."
Andrew Kelly, Director of Bristol Festival of Ideas
"An excellent, accessible guide to Bristol’s past. A perfect point of reference for newcomers, for those long-settled and for lay or professional historians. Michael’s curiosities are so close to my own I wondered if he had read my mind."
Dr Edson Burton, Writer & Historian
"The result of a long love-affair with the city, and a splendid introduction to all the important milestones in Bristol’s history, with plenty of oddities and surprises for those who think they know it already."
Eugene Byrne, Editor of Bristol Times
ISBN: 9781909446267
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160 pages