Spectel Communications

"A HISTORY OF BRISTOL" VIDEO

Bristol is one of Britain's great seafaring cities, steeped in history and with a fascinating story to tell. In this historic documentary we take you back in time to Mediaeval Bristol. Relive the civil war battle fought in the city's streets, visit many of its historic buildings and reveal some fascinating Bristol facts.

• How did Pitch and Pay Lane get it's name?

• Who were the Cock Road Gang?

• Why does the Corn Exchange clock have two hands?

• Why does the spire of Temple Church tilt?

We also look at the role Bristol and its people have played in shaping history, aided by adopted sons like John Cabot, whose pioneering voyage opened up North America for colonisation and John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. Also featured is Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the world's greatest engineers - designer of Bristol's famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, the SS Great Britain and Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station. This is Bristol past and present. Packed with high quality visual and aerial film of Bristol today as well as historic records of the city throughout the ages.