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All About Bristol Episodes

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    Yate Parnalls: from WW1 planes to washing machines

    The history of the factory that made gun turrets and Hotpoint washing machines.

  3. Thekla at 40: Story of a Bristol icon

    From Radio Caroline broadcasts to shows by Stormzy, the Thekla has hosted key moments.

  4. The neon sign maker

    Pete Sprachman from Bristol is one of the UK’s leading neon sign makers.

  5. Plimsoll, the man who saved lives at sea

    This year is the 200th birthday of the man who created the β€˜Plimsoll Line’.

  7. How Hartcliffe was born

    Paul Smith was born and bred in Hartcliffe, he spoke about his book on the suburb.

  8. Dark history of public loos

    The story of a Bristol toilet attendant who saw the shady secrets of the The Downs.

  9. Bristol's secret garden hidden behind castle walls

    Tucked away alongside Blaise Museum you can find Blaise Community Garden.

  11. Bar made from β€˜magnificent’ cruise liner

    Go inside the Bristol bar whose fittings come from the famous Mauretania cruise liner.