Whilst raids had previously occurred in the month leading up to that fateful night, the Bristol Blitz, as it became to be known, would result in the death of over 1,200 people, injuring a further ...

Regeneration was in full swing in Bristol in the 1950s. Buildings that were Blitz-damaged during the Second World War or in a bad state of disrepair were gradually being bulldozed to make way for ...

The warren of narrow terraced medieval streets, densely packed with homes, shops, factories and churches, evolved over time in between the Frome and the Avon, but came to a fiery and tragic end with ...

And, while details are yet to be announced, it is also expected that events will take place in and around the Old City in November 2025 to mark the 85-year commemoration of the Bristol Blitz.

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And, while details are yet to be announced, it is also expected that events will take place in and around the Old City in November 2025 to mark the 85-year commemoration of the Bristol Blitz. READ ...