The Little Book of Bristol

The Little Book of Bristol
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 153
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ISBN-10 : 9780750965439
ISBN-13 : 0750965436
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Book Synopsis The Little Book of Bristol by : Maurice Fells

Download or read book The Little Book of Bristol written by Maurice Fells and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich, and indeed sometimes bizarre, thread of history weaves its way through the Bristol story. Find out all manner of things, from why a 'Bristol Diamond' would never be found in a jewellery shop to why local by-laws restrict carpet beating to certain hours. Along with a fresh look at city life past and present, these and many more anecdotes will surprise even those Bristolians who thought they really knew their city.


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