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"Vandal" by Nick Walker "Vandal" by Nick Walker Oliver Dixon , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
1 Broad Street, Bristol1 Broad Street, BristolTadeusz Hare, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
1, Broad Street1, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
1GL Bolt: Bristol, St. John's Church 1GL Bolt: Bristol, St. John's Church Brian Westlake , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
28, Broad Street28, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
29-31 Broad Street, Bristol 29-31 Broad Street, Bristol Stephen Richards , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
35 Broad Street, Bristol35 Broad Street, BristolTadeusz Hare, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
36, Broad Street36, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
41 Broad Street, Bristol41 Broad Street, BristolTadeusz Hare, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
43, Broad Street43, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
44, Broad Street44, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
49 And 50, Broad Street49 And 50, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5-8 Broad Street, Bristol 5-8 Broad Street, Bristol Stephen Richards , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
5-8, Broad Street5-8, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
52 Broad Street, Bristol. Designed by Chas H. White and built in 1937 as the Bristol offices of Legal &52 Broad Street, Bristol. Designed by Chas H. White and built in 1937 as the Bristol offices of Legal & General .Tadeusz Hare, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
59 And 61, Broad Street59 And 61, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
63, Broad Street63, Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
A bed for the night? A bed for the night? Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
A clash of cultures in Quay Street A clash of cultures in Quay Street Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
A clash of cultures in Quay Street A clash of cultures in Quay Street Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
A digital curiosity shoppe A digital curiosity shoppe Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
A former courtA former courtNeil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
A haloed head A haloed head Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture depictsA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture depicts old poster props for the scenes set in 1925 Soho.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. In this pictureA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. In this picture depicts a bunch of barrel props that were used for…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This is aA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This is a shot of the Old Guildhall courthouse, a building Tennant and…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture isA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture is one of many old-fashioned cars used for the scene set…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture isA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture is one of many old-fashioned cars used for the scene set…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture isA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture is one of many old-fashioned cars used for the scene set…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture displaysA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture displays the on-set staff raising a camera crane for a shot…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. David Tennant canA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. David Tennant can be seen in the back with a white shirt and…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Catherine Tate canA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Catherine Tate can be seen on-set wearing a pink striped jumper, something worn…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David TennantA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David Tennant and Catherine can be seen interacting on-set.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David TennantA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David Tennant and Catherine can be seen interacting on-set.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David TennantA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David Tennant and Catherine can be seen interacting on-set.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David TennantA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David Tennant and Catherine can be seen interacting on-set.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Catherine Tate canA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Catherine Tate can be seen on-set wearing her outfit worn by her character…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David TennantA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. Both David Tennant and Catherine can be seen interacting on-set.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. In this pictureA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. In this picture depicts a bunch of cart props that were used for…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture depictsA picture from a public filming for the Doctor Who special The Giggle in Bristol, United Kingdom. This picture depicts some extras that would used for scenes set in 1925…Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture of Broad Street in Bristol, England.A picture of Broad Street in Bristol, England.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture of Broad Street, Bristol.A picture of Broad Street, Bristol.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture of Castle Park View from the Trenchard Street car park in Bristol, England.A picture of Castle Park View from the Trenchard Street car park in Bristol, England.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture of the entrance to the Clayton Hotel, Bristol; the building's façade was a part of the former Everard'sA picture of the entrance to the Clayton Hotel, Bristol; the building's façade was a part of the former Everard's Printing Works.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A picture of towers from the Trenchard Street car park in Bristol, England.A picture of towers from the Trenchard Street car park in Bristol, England.Captain Galaxy, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
A sword fight in the student accommodation A sword fight in the student accommodation Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
An oxymoron? An oxymoron? Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
An uncomfortable bed its made from spruce wood and trust me, you do NOT want to sleep on itAn uncomfortable bed its made from spruce wood and trust me, you do NOT want to sleep on itNeil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bart- und Haarschneider- (Frisör; Friseur)-Shop Men's Cave Barber Shop in 49 High Street Ecke Corn Street und Broad Street inBart- und Haarschneider- (Frisör; Friseur)-Shop Men's Cave Barber Shop in 49 High Street Ecke Corn Street und Broad Street in BristolBernd Schwabe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bearing the brunt in Broad Street Bearing the brunt in Broad Street Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Benchmark on The Guildhall, Broad StreetBenchmark on The Guildhall, Broad StreetRoger Templeman, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bolt mark in the wall of St John on the Wall Bolt mark in the wall of St John on the Wall Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
BristolBristolTim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
BristolBristolTim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
BristolBristolTim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol - Christ Church on Broad St Bristol - Christ Church on Broad St Colin Park , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol - Christ Church on Broad St Bristol - Christ Church on Broad St Colin Park , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol : Quay Street - Street Art Bristol : Quay Street - Street Art Lewis Clarke , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol 2023 around the CityBristol 2023 around the CityRaboe001, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol 2023 around the CityBristol 2023 around the CityRaboe001, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol 2023 around the CityBristol 2023 around the CityRaboe001, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol 2023 around the CityBristol 2023 around the CityRaboe001, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol 2023 around the CityBristol 2023 around the CityRaboe001, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol 2023 around the CityBristol 2023 around the CityRaboe001, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol 2023 around the CityBristol 2023 around the CityRaboe001, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol 2023 around the CityBristol 2023 around the CityRaboe001, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol Art Nouveau Bristol Art Nouveau Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol Crown Court Bristol Crown Court Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol GuildhallBristol GuildhallMike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol Guildhall. Now used as a County Court.Bristol Guildhall. Now used as a County Court.Rodw, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol Registry OfficeBristol Registry OfficeJohn M, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol UK graffiti artBristol UK graffiti artAkrasia25, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol War MemorialBristol War MemorialSteve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol, St. John's Church Bristol, St. John's Church Brian Westlake , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol: St. John's Gateway, StadttorBristol: St. John's Gateway, StadttorWilly Pragher, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol's beautiful buildings [17] Bristol's beautiful buildings [17] Michael Dibb , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bristol's beautiful buildings [19] Bristol's beautiful buildings [19] Michael Dibb , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
British Barber Company - Wine Street British Barber Company - Wine Street Mr Ignavy , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Brittany in Bristol Brittany in Bristol Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street Broad Street Thomas Nugent , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street Broad Street Michael Dibb , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street Broad Street DS Pugh , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street Broad Street Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street , from junction with Corn Street Broad Street , from junction with Corn Street David Gearing , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street and Corn Street Broad Street and Corn Street Thomas Nugent , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street barriers Broad Street barriers Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street box Broad Street box Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street, Bristol Broad Street, Bristol David Hallam-Jones , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street, Bristol Broad Street, Bristol Eirian Evans , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street, Bristol Broad Street, Bristol Stephen Craven , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street, Bristol, with the tower and spire of the parish church of Christ with St EwenBroad Street, Bristol, with the tower and spire of the parish church of Christ with St EwenRodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Broad Street, Bristol, with the tower and spire of the parish church of Christ with St EwenBroad Street, Bristol, with the tower and spire of the parish church of Christ with St EwenRodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Building in BristolBuilding in BristolNilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Cenotaph, BristolCenotaph, BristolTadeusz Hare, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Christ Church with St Ewen, BristolChrist Church with St Ewen, BristolNotFromUtrecht, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Church on Broad Street Church on Broad Street DS Pugh , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
City crest in the GuildhallCity crest in the GuildhallNeil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Cycle tour Cycle tour Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Detail of the carved and banded stoneworkDetail of the carved and banded stoneworkStephen Richards , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Detail on the Guildhall and Assize Courts, BristolDetail on the Guildhall and Assize Courts, BristolTim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Die von William James Neatby, Chefdesigner der Firma Doulton & Co., entworfene Fassade für das im Jahr 1900 von HenryDie von William James Neatby, Chefdesigner der Firma Doulton & Co., entworfene Fassade für das im Jahr 1900 von Henry Williams für Edward Everard erbauten Everard's Printing Works in Bristol,…Bernd Schwabe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Drop-in Trim Drop-in Trim Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Edward Everard office front, finished 1901 with the decorative design of the Polychromatic 'Carrara' marble-ware faience undertaken by WJ Neatby,Edward Everard office front, finished 1901 with the decorative design of the Polychromatic 'Carrara' marble-ware faience undertaken by WJ Neatby, Chief Designer for Doulton and Co. Henry Williams was the…Shaun-thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Even though it was only mid-morning I had already had enough of trawling through antique shops and markets with EstherEven though it was only mid-morning I had already had enough of trawling through antique shops and markets with Esther so headed her off to this barbershop I had noticed…Gareth Williams from Redhill, England, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Former Branch Bank of England, Broad Street, BristolFormer Branch Bank of England, Broad Street, BristolStephen Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Historic „L. C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc. 14 inch“ as decoration in Hotel Mercure Bristol Grand (The Grand), BroadHistoric „L. C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc. 14 inch“ as decoration in Hotel Mercure Bristol Grand (The Grand), Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2ELBernd Schwabe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Ironworks Supply Co. after it closed, August 2021Ironworks Supply Co. after it closed, August 2021Mr Ignavy , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Junction of Broad Street and Corn Street, Bristol Junction of Broad Street and Corn Street, Bristol Colin Park , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Looking north-west down Broad Street to the church of St John on the Wall, the last surviving of four walledLooking north-west down Broad Street to the church of St John on the Wall, the last surviving of four walled churches in Bristol.Bärbel Miemietz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Looking up towards the spire of St John on the Wall, the last surviving of four walled churches in Bristol.Looking up towards the spire of St John on the Wall, the last surviving of four walled churches in Bristol.Bärbel Miemietz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
No. 51 Broad StreetNo. 51 Broad StreetJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
No. 51 in June 2021No. 51 in June 2021Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Number 35 And Attached RailingsNumber 35 And Attached RailingsJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Roofscape of central Bristol showing the tower and spire of the parish church of Christ with St Ewen (left), theRoofscape of central Bristol showing the tower and spire of the parish church of Christ with St Ewen (left), the tower and cupola of the parish church of All Saints,…Robert Cutts from Bristol, England, UK, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Roofscape of central Bristol showing the tower and spire of the parish church of Christ with St Ewen (left), theRoofscape of central Bristol showing the tower and spire of the parish church of Christ with St Ewen (left), the tower and cupola of the parish church of All Saints…Robert Cutts from Bristol, England, UK, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Seen at night on the floor in a corridor of the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol, unspoken: „Party'sSeen at night on the floor in a corridor of the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol, unspoken: „Party's over, please take away the glasses“Bernd Schwabe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Seen at night on the floor in a corridor of the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol, unspoken: „Party'sSeen at night on the floor in a corridor of the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol, unspoken: „Party's over, please take away the tray“Bernd Schwabe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
skylineskylineJoseph1.mcdonnell, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Skyline of central Bristol, England in 1843, showing its church towers and spires. They appear to include the Cathedral ChurchSkyline of central Bristol, England in 1843, showing its church towers and spires. They appear to include the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity; St Mary, Redcliffe; Temple…Robert Cutts from Bristol, England, UK, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Smell the Coffee Smell the Coffee Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Statue of the young Queen Victoria, Bristol Guildhall.Statue of the young Queen Victoria, Bristol Guildhall.Neil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Street art on Broad Street Street art on Broad Street Oliver Dixon , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Street art on Broad Street, BristolStreet art on Broad Street, BristolThe wub, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Swordfight Swordfight Anthony O'Neil , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
The first-floor arcade, with the words Fire, Accident, Marine, Life in its roundelsThe first-floor arcade, with the words Fire, Accident, Marine, Life in its roundelsNeil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
The front of No. 51 in 2011The front of No. 51 in 2011Shaun-thomas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The front of No. 51 in 2012The front of No. 51 in 2012Stephen Richards , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Grand HotelThe Grand HotelJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The Grand on Broad Street The Grand on Broad Street Neil Owen , CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
The NetGates Café logo from its 1998 websiteThe NetGates Café logo from its 1998 websiteCity NetGates, Internet Archive
The old Everard's Print Works building in Broad Street, Bristol.The old Everard's Print Works building in Broad Street, Bristol.Chaps the idol, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
View through St John's Gate, below the tower of the Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol, looking southeast downView through St John's Gate, below the tower of the Church of St John the Baptist, Bristol, looking southeast down Broad Street to the tower and spire of Christ Church…Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
What is that "pavillion" doing on the roof ?What is that "pavillion" doing on the roof ?crabchick from Bristol, England, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
White Lon and White Hart, Broad Street, Bristol, pre 1865White Lon and White Hart, Broad Street, Bristol, pre 1865Samuel Loxton, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

Written sources

Each story lists its own sources. The most important are Roger Leech’s Topography of Medieval and Early Modern Bristol (Bristol Record Society, 1997), the West Country Bottles research into the licensees of the Brandy Cask, the Historic England listing, the Bristol City Council planning register, Bristol’s Lost Pubs, the Internet Archive, and reporting by the Bristol Post, Bristol 24/7 and Breaks and Bites. The street map uses listed building outlines from planning.data.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence. The site’s fonts are Alegreya and Alegreya Sans, under the SIL Open Font License.

Do you remember Broad Street?

A coffee and an email at NetGates in 1996, a haircut at Wild At Heart, brunch at Ironworks, or a desk in the offices upstairs: if you have a photo or a story about No. 51 or its neighbours, from any decade, we would love to see it.

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