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24 Hour Museum - Museum & gallery heritage guides

July 5 2008

Welcome to Bristol
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five to see in the city

The British Empire and Commonwealth Museum
Nature's Language: Hands on Activity at Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery
Archaeology Finds Day
Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery
Toy Time: Hands on family Activity
Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery
Photography Workshops- Kindly supported by the Larks Trust
Royal West of England Academy
Photography Workshops- Kindly supported by the Larks Trust
Royal West of England Academy
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What is Bristol's greatest engineering achievement?

Clifton Suspension Bridge

The Floating Harbour

The Clifton Rocks Railway

The M32

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Visit the city of Bristol to see historic dockyards, Brunel's magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge and have loads of fun in the exciting science centre At-Bristol

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ARCHAEOLOGISTS DIG UP HISTORIC BRUNEL CEMENT AT SS GREAT BRITAIN

Archaeologists working on the site of Brunel’s Great Western Dockyard development have discovered what is thought to be the first ever substantial use of Portland cement.

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Bristol Spring Green 2008 Discusses Suburban Living As The Future

Surburban living as the future is the major issue for debate at The Architecture Centre in Bristol, as part of Spring Green 2008.

Local History: histories and heritage from community groups, museums and local residents

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Tell Us Your Stories Of Bristol!

Tell Us Your Stories Of Life In Bristol! Get writing straight away with our Storymaker programme or read on for more information about how to get your stories online...

City Trails: tours and features highlighting city heritage

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Brunel: Bristol's Brilliant Engineer

A tour of the city owes a good deal to this great Victorian, who went west to convalesce, built an astonishing bridge, some great ships and the floating harbour as well.

By Kids for Kids: local kids give us their view of heritage

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Show Me's Favourite Games

Museums and galleries around Britain have been busy making some great games - here's our annual round-up of favourites to keep you busy over the holidays.

Get Involved!

Got a story to tell about the old days in Bristol? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online by having a go with our simple to use Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.

Family Archive Sheds Light On History Of SS Great Britain

A chance conversation on board Brunel's ss Great Britain in Bristol has led to the discovery of some of the most exciting documents yet found linked to the ship's history.

Click here to find out more...

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