Walk in Time - Spring walk series
Are you interested in discovering more about how Bristol began
and evolved up to the present day? Join us to find out about key
events and places in Bristol's history in a series walks, each
lasting two hours starting from M Shed and Bristol Museum & Art
Gallery.
Walks are led by Elvyn Griffiths, who has been creating and
leading walks in Bristol for the past 18 years and also has 30
years experience in formal education. He says: 'Bristol is a
fascinating city - I love discovering where we have come from, how
the city developed and what was the spur for development. I like to
focus on people, places and events, together with how they have
influenced each other and interact.'
This walk forms a
series of four walks, we regret that we are unable
to take bookings for individual walks.
Walk 1: How Bristol Began
Friday 24 February 2012 10.15 am -12.15 pm
The walk looks at the beginnings of the original
settlement, and the reasons for settling. Highlights include the
Saxons attention to trade and transport, defence, law, links with
other regions, buildings, crafts and agriculture. Departing from
and returning to M Shed.
Walk 2: Bristol's Involvement with Slavery
Friday 2 March 2012 10.15 am -12.15 pm
The walk examines the growth of slavery as an industry,
and how Bristol developed, managed, and organised slavery from the
Saxons up to the legal abolition in 1833. Departing from and
returning to M Shed.
Walk 3: Literary Heritage of Bristol
Friday 9 March 2012 10.15 am -12.15pm
The walk covers those writers who came from Bristol and
those who came here to write. As well as the writers, the walk also
covers the work of the publisher, the printer and the unsung
hero…the bookseller. Departing from and returning to M Shed.
Walk 4: Bristol in the early 19th Century
Friday 16 March 2012 10.15 am -12.15 pm
With Bristol coming out of the recession of the 1790s,
innovations such as the introduction of McAdam's new road surface
were beginning to transform the expanding city. This walk starts
from Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (top of Park Street) and
finishes in Corn St. at 12.15pm. ( NB: includes some steep steps at
Brandon Hill)
What you need to know:
Timings:
Elvyn will meet you inside M Shed (or Bristol
Museum & Art Gallery for Walk 4) at 10.00am for a prompt start
at 10.15am. Walks last for two hours with breaks at key
locations.
Suitable clothing:
We strongly recommend warm/waterproof clothing
and comfortable footwear.
Cost:
The fee for the series of four walks is £26. A
concession of £16 is offered to those in receipt of a pension,
benefits or are registered disabled (you may be asked to provide
evidence to support your concession). We regret that we are unable
to take bookings for individual walks.
To Book:
Payment will be accepted by cheque only
(payable to: Bristol City Council) and should be sent with a
completed registration form (which can be obtained by e-mail at
museumbookings@bristol.gov.uk
or by calling Jane Hack on 0117 922 3619) to the address
below by Monday 20th February 2012
Walk in Time
Learning Section
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queen's Road
Bristol
BS8 1RL
Please note: walks will only take
place if enough people register. In the event of cancelling you
will be notified immediately and your cheque will be
returned.