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BBC Bristol Banksy City

We may not know who Banksy is, but we all know this famous artist is from Bristol!

“BBC Bristol Banksy City” by Yezidism07. Bristol Banksy City.

Bristol People Freeze: 2008

Bristol’s first People Freeze took place in the city centre of Bristol on the 15th March 2008 at 13:30.

"People Freeze Bristol" by YouTube Channel bobs3dot.

Cabot Circus In Flashmob Freeze: 2009

Just 1 month after starting his Flashmob group and event on Facebook, creator, Mathew White had 2500 people! The aim? To create one of the best FlashMob scenes so far.

On February 28th, 2009, close to a thousand people froze in place for 5 minutes in Bristol’s Cabot Circus shopping mall!

“Flashmob: Cabot Circus, Bristol.” by Mathew White.

Bristol’s ‘Thekla’ Nightclub

"A brief history and insight into Bristol’s most unique club."

“The ‘Thekla’ Documentary – Bristol.” by bristol5on1.

From The Bristol Zoo Archives, 1920s Onwards

Footage from the Bristol Zoo archives from as early as the 1920s.

“Bristol Zoo old footage” by YouTube Channel Bristol Zoo.

Bristol’s Lost Music Venue, The Croft

A short film about one of Bristol’s must loved music venues. Includes interviews from those who knew it best, looking at what made it special.

“The Croft – End of an Era” by YouTube channel RataplanFilms.

Demolition of Bristol City Docks Bonded Warehouses

Demolition of the old bonded warehouse in Bristol City docks. Huge crowds turned out to see this historic event.

“Demolition of Bonded Warehouses, Bristol City Docks” by JayBee6011.

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Old Images of Spokane, Washington: Vintage Photos and Archive Film

Glimpse history through old images of Spokane , Washington. Spokane in 1902 Panorama of Spokane, Washington, taken sometime around 1902. With thanks to the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Closeup of two extracts from the panorama of Spokane, Washington, taken sometime around 1902. With thanks to the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Closeup of two extracts from the panorama of Spokane , Washington, taken sometime around 1902. With thanks to the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Spokane ’s Davenport Restaurant Spokane ’s Davenport Restaurant was an internationally renowned venue which offered popular Sunday afternoon tea dances. Old photo of the Davenport Restaurant in Spokane, Washington, taken around 1908. With thanks to the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Closeup of an extract of the old photo of the Davenport Restaurant in Spokane , Washington, taken around 1908. With thanks to the...

The History of Manchester, New Hampshire and the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company

The story of Manchester, New Hampshire, is the definitive narrative of the American Industrial Revolution. It is a chronicle that spans centuries, transforming a vital Indigenous fishing ground into a planned corporate utopia that housed the world's largest textile empire, before navigating a devastating collapse and emerging as a modern high-tech hub. At the absolute center of this transformation was the Merrimack River, the Amoskeag Falls, and a corporate behemoth known as the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. Manchester, New Hampshire, composed from sketches taken near Rock Raymond by J.B. Bachelder, 1855. 1. Ancient Waters and Colonial Beginnings (Pre-1810) Long before brick mills lined the Merrimack River, the geography of modern-day Manchester was shaped by the Amoskeag Falls . Dropping approximately 55 feet over a short distance, the roaring rapids created a massive natural barrier for migrating fish—and an invaluable resource for human inhabitants. Walking along the street ...

10 Historical Facts That Shaped North Conway, New Hampshire

Nestled dramatically beneath the sheer granite cliffs of Cathedral Ledge in Carroll County, North Conway, New Hampshire , is famous as a premier gateway to the White Mountains. Unlike a standalone municipality, North Conway is a distinct major village legally contained within the broader township of Conway. Its evolution from a fertile Abenaki riverfront valley into a haven for 19th-century fine artists and a pioneer of American winter sports represents one of the most successful resort transitions in New England. Old photo of the skimobile up Cranmore Mountain, North Conway, NH - circa 1940 Part of the Original 1765 Royal Charter: North Conway’s municipal history began on October 1, 1765 , when colonial Governor Benning Wentworth issued a formal royal charter establishing the township of Conway. Named directly to honor Henry Seymour Conway—a prominent British statesman and military commander who championed colonial interests in Parliament—the grant required early pioneer...

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