The Little Book of Bristol

by Fells, Maurice

• ISBN13: 9780750961950
• ISBN10: 0750961953
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-10-01
• Publisher: The History Press

Summary

The Little Book of Bristol is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people, and trivia. A rich, and indeed sometimes bizarre, thread of history weaves its way through the "Bristol story." Find out all manner of things, from why local women were allowed to hang out their washing at a local beauty spot to why local by-laws restrict carpet beating to certain hours. Along with a fresh look at city life past and present, these and many more anecdotes will surprise even those Bristolians who thought they really knew their city.

Author Biography

Maurice Fells has worked as a journalist in both print and broadcast, and has held key editorial and production posts in newspapers, radio, and television. Now freelance, Maurice’s local history features frequently appear in the Bristol Post and Western Daily Press. He is also often called on by BBC West TV and BBC Radio Bristol to broadcast on local history. Maurice is a prolific author, having written eight previous books about Bristol’s history.