All About Bristol Episodes Episode guide
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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.
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Thekla at 40: Story of a Bristol icon
From Radio Caroline broadcasts to shows by Stormzy, the Thekla has hosted key moments.
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The neon sign maker
Pete Sprachman from Bristol is one of the UK’s leading neon sign makers.
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The hidden cider makers of Hewish
Meet the Cider makers who still produce it in the old ways.
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Plimsoll, the man who saved lives at sea
This year is the 200th birthday of the man who created the ‘Plimsoll Line’.
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How Hartcliffe was born
Paul Smith was born and bred in Hartcliffe, he spoke about his book on the suburb.
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Dark history of public loos
The story of a Bristol toilet attendant who saw the shady secrets of the The Downs.
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Bristol's secret garden hidden behind castle walls
Tucked away alongside Blaise Museum you can find Blaise Community Garden.
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Bar made from ‘magnificent’ cruise liner
Go inside the Bristol bar whose fittings come from the famous Mauretania cruise liner.