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The City of Bristol, the place of my birth and home for fifty years before I emigrated in 1995. Bristol History has been captured in these wonderful films and archive videos up to the present day. See Banksy street art and the SS Great Britain, plus much more that will bring back memories to many and surprises to the young.
The City of Bristol History Channel on Youtube
The City of Bristol History Channel on Youtube is a curation of the best videos about Bristol, UK. There are some great archive videos and film about the City of Bristol, dating back over 100 years and more. There is information about Bristol University, Bristol hospitals, Bristol Library, the SS Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the Cabot Tower. Almost all that historic Bristol is famous for is covered.
Take tours by drone, car and on foot through the historic city of Bristol and its surrounding areas. See the Avon Gorge, Clifton Village, and Royal York Crescent as it is today and compare it to how it was during World War II and 100 years ago.
Bristol’s History has been captured over decades by historians. No need to spend hours trawling the net. It has been done for you. This compilation of the best film archives and videos right up to the present day, gives a comprehensive pictorial of the historic City of Bristol, all in one place.
24 BEST THINGS TO DO IN BRISTOL, UK – The Intrepid Guide
A great video to introduce the Bristol History collection – From Banksy Bristol, and his famous street art, to Bristol Bridge, markets, Bristol museums, and churches to castles, this Bristol city guide shows you things to do in Bristol, plus tips on where to eat, drink and stay.
Here are some of the things the video covers.
- Banksy street art – From the “Well-Hung Lover” to “the Girl with the Pierced Eardrum.”
- Climb Cabot Tower on Brandon Hill.
- Bristol Cathedral – Step inside one of England’s most beautiful medieval churches.
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery – Learn about the history of our world and see Banksy’s “Painted Pot Angel”.
- Spend some Bristol Pounds – This local currency supports the community.
- The Mathew of Bristol – Visit the reconstruction John Cabot’s boat he sailed in to discover North America in 1947.
- Climb aboard SS Great Britain – Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this is one of the most important historic ships in the world.
- Climb the mast and explore this incredible museum.
- Eat Vegan Junk Food at Vx – Indulge without the guilt of harming animals at this awesome vegan cafe.
- Royal York Crescent – Explore this one longest Crescent in Europe with 46 houses 1700s.
- See Clifton Suspension Bridge – This marvel of engineering was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
- See the Giant’s Cave at the Clifton Observatory – Take the 130 steps down the tunnel to the panoramic lookout
A CENTURY OF BRISTOL CINEMA HISTORY – Practically Perfect Mums
A great video that takes us way back a hundred years and more to trace Bristol’s cinema history: from silent movies to the first talkies, from flea pits to picture palaces, from boom to decline and on to a new revival.
This superb film traces Bristol history, through its development from a small Anglo-Saxon settlement to a thriving metropolis. The film was made in the early 1990s as the first part of a Bristol History Series.
Bristol at War
The comprehensive story of Bristol at War, from the preparations for war right up to the jubilation of VE Day. Eyewitness accounts, extracts from personal diaries, wartime sound effects, historical artefacts, films and photographs bring to life major events of the war and the effect it had on Bristolians and the city of Bristol.
This video follows the Douglas motorcycle history – the British bike that took the world by storm. During the 1920s the Douglas Motorcycle Company of Bristol led the world in motorcycle design and manufacture, holding 150 World and British records.
The story behind the build and launch of the Matthew o fBristol ship and the voyage from Bristol to Newfoundland to celebrate the 500th anniversary of John Cabot’s famous voyage and the discovery of North America.
BRISTOL AT WAR – Practically Perfect Mums
The comprehensive story of Bristol at War, from the preparations for war right up to the jubilation of VE Day. Eyewitness accounts, extracts from personal diaries, wartime sound effects, historical artefacts, films and photographs bring to life major events of the war and the effect it had on Bristolians and the city of Bristol.
THE DOUGLAS STORY – Practically Perfect Mums
This video follows the Douglas motorcycle history – the British bike that took the world by storm. During the 1920s the Douglas Motorcycle Company of Bristol led the world in motorcycle design and manufacture, holding 150 World and British records.
THE MATTHEW SHIP, BRISTOL – Practically Perfect Mums
The story behind the build and launch of The Matthew ship and the voyage from Bristol to Newfoundland to celebrate the 500th anniversary of John Cabot’s famous voyage and the discovery of North America.
A HISTORY OF KINGSWOOD FOREST – Practically Perfect Mums
Kingswood Forest stretched from the walled city of Bristol, into North Somerset and across South Gloucestershire to the Severn – from the time of the early Roman settlements, through Anglo Saxon royalty, to the rape of the forest by rich landowners.
BRISTOL AND THE SLAVE TRADE – JayBee6011
A short film explaining Bristol’s involvement with the slave trade.
BRISTOL OLD PHOTOGRAPHS – aifammafiaaifam
BRISTOL IN THE 1940’s – Huntley Film Archives
University of the West of England non-profit project
This silent archive shows Clifton Suspension Bridge. Hotwells. The Centre. Church. Streets. Docks. Colonnade in Clifton. Slum housing. Bomb damage in the centre. View from the Cabot Tower. Saint Michaels Hill and a postman on his bicycle delivering letters. Workers leaving a factory, a close shot of men and women leaving factory gates right to left, some are running…
BRISTOL POST WAR – Red Man
BRISTOL IN THE 1950’s –Chipper Videos
A random selection of pictures previously unpublished of Bristol in the 1950s.
BRISTOL IN THE 1960’s –Swan Entertainment
BRISTOL STREET SCENES 1970’s – moviescan.co.uk
Vintage home movie footage of Bristol around 1973 showing the street scenes, people, and cars of the city. Shops have changed hands in Park street and the roads are busier now. This was taken on colour 9.5mm film which is unusual for the 70s as most people shot in the more popular 8mm.
CITY CENTRE WALKING TOUR. – Living Walks
If you’re wondering what to do in one day in Bristol, follow this walking tour of the City Centre.
It starts on Quay Street, opposite St John’s church, surrounded by iconic street art – El Mac’s ‘Clothed with the Sun,’ Nick Walker’s ‘Tipping Red Paint,’ ‘Welcome To Bristol’ by Tats Cru and Aryz’s ‘Wolf.
Through the arch into Broad Street we’re greeted by Conor Harrington’s The Duel of Bristol. Turning along Bell Lane we cross to explore Leonard Lane, often known as Graffiti Alley because it’s walls are completely covered in spray art…
We emerge into the relative grandeur of Corn Street. Among bars and restaurants, we find an open air market and Exchange Avenue leading to the covered food market known as St Nicholas Market.
Follow Broad Street and pass Edward Everard’s Printing Works with it’s amazing, tiled frontage and the Palestine Museum before heading back through the arch beneath St Johns.
Step Hundreds of Years back into the Past
Along Christmas Street to cross Colston Avenue to ascend the famous Christmas Steps. Passing the board game cafe ‘Chance & Counters,’ the barbers ‘Harry Blades & Angry Daves’, the ’20th Century Flicks’ video shop, ‘That’ art gallery and many more independent traders, we arrive on Colston Street.
Pause to view Foster’s Almshouses dating back to the 15th Century before taking Trenchard Street to Colston Hall – Bristol’s largest concert hall.
Continuing on, we find The Olde Hatchet Inn dating from 1606. Just beyond here, we find more street art including Big Deal Kids by JPS and an amazing piece of pop art by the collaboration of Richt and 45RPM.
And just around the corner, as we mount the steps to Park Street is Banksy’s Hanging Man (or Well Hung Lover as it’s sometimes known as.)
We complete our walk with Bristol City Council on our right as we cross College Green to view Bristol Cathedral.
WALKING IN BRISTOL – POPtravel
On this tour we explore the centre. We start at the St James’ Priory which is near the Bristol Coach Station. Then the shopping area Broadmead where we check several shopping streets and also The Bearpit city park. We head south to the Castle Park and cross the Castle bridge and get back to the old city.
Most of the action happens at the former city-centre port, the Harbourside. The old harbour’s warehouses now contain restaurants, shops. We follow the feeder canal and the River Avon. It’s a relaxing weekend atmosphere with people and families walking around. We pass Brunel’s SS Great Britain and finish our tour near the Bristol Marina and rowing club.
OUTSIDER’S GUIDE to BRISTOL – Hey Nadine.
INTRODUCING THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL – University of Bristol
Discover what makes the University of Bristol one of the best in the UK.
REVIEW OF BRISTOL UNIVERSITY – Hey Olivia
An honest opinion of Bristol University from a student.
EXPLORING BRISTOL: BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN A DAY – The Travel Crush
Bristol has so much to offer and we barely scratched the surface.This is definitely not a full extensive Bristol travel guide – treat it more like a little taster to the city.
MONTPELIER – THE COOLEST PLACE IN BRISTOL – Claudia Cooper
University of the West of England – Journalism Project
DRIVING IN PART OF BRISTOL. JUNE 2018 – Local Driver
Take a drive round Bristol with a local driver
DRIVING SOUTH ON GLOUCESTER ROAD – Local Driver
BRISTOL BY DRONE – Arthur Cauty
A compilation of drone shots from around Bristol and the surrounding areas.
GO BRISTOL – Go-pixl
A wonderful time-lapse video, more than 2 years in the making, Go-pxl’s take on the City of Bristol.
WELCOME TO BRISTOL – Jaybee Productions
Travel around Bristol and enjoy a unique perspective on this historical, culturally rich, vibrant British city. You’ll see some epic views, journey through the beautiful surroundings, check out some of the city’s cool events, and see the place come alive as day turns to night. Excellent video.
END NOTES
I hope those interested in the history of my home town will enjoy my Youtube channel The City of Bristol History Channel.
If so I will keep adding more of the best videos as I find them.
Thanks Cinda.
Hope you are well. I’m on a mission re-engineering my blogs to boost traffic in 2021 and this was an experiment linking to Youtube. I’m watching it closely. Will publish The Kenright Chronicles in third quarter 2021, I think. James
Lovely. I’ve been watching a program called ” How the Victorians Built Britain” and there is a lot about Bristol and surrounding area.