This path in Castle Park (on the harbour side of the park) runs beside a surviving section of Bristol Castle wall. The building of the castle began in the 11th century and over the following centuries it was expanded to become the largest castle in England. The castle was demolished in the mid 1600s

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The Gin Palace in Old Market was originally opened as a hotel in 1869. It was hoped that the planned city centre train station would make Old Market the hub of Bristol’s social scene. However, the station was never built and the ornate hotel was a massive financial failure. 1/2

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And another Florence Park invader. They drive through Florence Park to store their cars in space dedicated to people and recreation. instead of using a carpark dedicated to safely and considerately storing cars. #parksareforpeople #antisocialparking

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From 2012 -2020, Bristol had its own currency. The Bristol Pound was created to support local business & keep money circulating in the area. Backed by Sterling at 1:1, it became the most popular alternative currency in the UK and mayor George Ferguson received his entire salary in Bristol Pounds 1/2

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THIRTEEN CHILLING TALES OF BRISTOL HORROR is available for preorder on ebook RIGHT NOW! Take a macabre tour through the darkest corners of our city with thirteen unforgettable stories of monsters, madness and mayhem Available in ebook and paperback from 2/10/2026 Preorder here: amzn.eu/d/01lfWEUV

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