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The city of Bristol straddles the River Avon with a prosperous maritime history and industrial heritage. Its former city-centre port is now a cultural hub - the Harbourside. The harbour's 19th-century warehouses now contain restaurants, shops, art galleries and cultural institutions.
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Bristol - Clifton Suspension Bridge
Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the Avon Gorge linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset.
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it is a Grade I listed landmark.
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The Framing Factory
Wapping Wharf
Off Wapping Road
Bristol BS1 6UD
01179 298 089
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Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it is a Grade I listed landmark.
Buy from:
The Framing Factory
Wapping Wharf
Off Wapping Road
Bristol BS1 6UD
01179 298 089
contact@framingfactory.co.uk
Bristol - Cliftonwood and Hotwells
Cliftonwood is a hilly district to the north of Bristol Harbourside, famous for its iconic multi coloured Victorian town houses. Bristol has a colourful maritime character and also the colourful houses are likely to be due to the unique cocktail of Bristol traits. Its topography, which makes them visible from around the city; its long terraces in which colour is a way of distinguishing your house from your neighbours, its artistic and creative vibe; and its liberal attitude of individualism and rule-breaking.
It is said that sailors returning from sea, painted their houses distinctive colours so they could chart home in the fog. This is true of other ports around the world but how true the story is of Bristol is anyone’s guess.
Hotwells is predominantly the level ground adjoining the north side of the Harbourside, with some stunning Georgian townhouses and Georgian squares.
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The Framing Factory
Wapping Wharf
Off Wapping Road
Bristol BS1 6UD
01179 298 089
contact@framingfactory.co.uk
It is said that sailors returning from sea, painted their houses distinctive colours so they could chart home in the fog. This is true of other ports around the world but how true the story is of Bristol is anyone’s guess.
Hotwells is predominantly the level ground adjoining the north side of the Harbourside, with some stunning Georgian townhouses and Georgian squares.
Buy from:
The Framing Factory
Wapping Wharf
Off Wapping Road
Bristol BS1 6UD
01179 298 089
contact@framingfactory.co.uk
Bristol - Harbourside
Bristol Harbourside covers an area of 70 acres in the centre of the city. It has existed since the 13th century but was developed into its current form in the early 19th century by installing lock gates on a tidal stretch of the River Avon to provide a tidal by-pass for the river.
It is called a floating harbour as the water level remains constant and is not affected by the state of the tide on the river.
Buy from:
The Framing Factory
Wapping Wharf
Off Wapping Road
Bristol BS1 6UD
01179 298 089
contact@framingfactory.co.uk
It is called a floating harbour as the water level remains constant and is not affected by the state of the tide on the river.
Buy from:
The Framing Factory
Wapping Wharf
Off Wapping Road
Bristol BS1 6UD
01179 298 089
contact@framingfactory.co.uk
Coloured Terrace in Bristol
The classic Victorian terrace painted in an array of contrasting colours like only Bristol knows how
Bristol Harbourside - Two Cranes
On the quayside the magnificent industrial structures of the last four electrically-powered cargo cranes of over 30 originally on the harbourside. Built in 1951 by Stothert & Pitt.
Bristol Harbourside - Crane Number 30
On the quayside the magnificent industrial structures of the last four electrically-powered cargo cranes of over 30 originally on the harbourside. Built in 1951 by Stothert & Pitt.
Bristol Harbourside - Crane Weights
Powerfully heavy weights to keep the crane on Bristol Harbourside anchored when lifting and moving heavy goods
Bristol Harboursde - Crane Pulleys
The complex and powerful pulley system on a crane in Bristol Harbourside
Bristol Harboursde - Crane Cabin
Crane number 32 with its generous wooden cabin high in the air over Bristol Harbourside
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