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The Backtracker History Show
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The history show on Bradley Stoke Radio in Bristol, released as a podcast later, all about interesting historical true tales from the UK and beyond. Also a trustee of Steep Holm Island in the Bristol Channel.
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In February 1869, a young widow was trying to get home after a few too many drinks at her local pub in Two Mile Hill, Kingswood, #Bristol. She never made it and what happened next shocked her local community. Listen to the episode to find out more. #Podcast #History #TrueCrime #Victorian #Criminal
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With it being Burn's Night, here is an article about the #history of the #Haggis. The first Burns supper was held in July 1801 when nine of Burns’ close friends got together to mark the fifth anniversary of their poet friend’s death. #Scotland #RobertBurns
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January 25, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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The Six Sisters are a striking series of #murals on North Street in #Bedminster, #Bristol. Painted above a row of shops, each created by a different Bristol-based female street artist to form a powerful & unified display of local talent. #ukstreetart #StreetArtSaturday
www.itv.com/news/westcou...
January 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Another avenue of history bing preserved for future generations. #History #Bristol #Interviews #Archives
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
Bristol Archives awarded £1m to preserve audio heritage
The grant will help to preserve the region's audio history
www.bristol247.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Great news as most of these historic buildings are being turned into flats
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Whitfield Tabernacle: £400k funding boost for historic chapel
Funding from Historic England will help to fund the final repairs of the Kingswood building.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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In February 1869, a young widow was trying to get home after a few too many drinks at her local pub in Two Mile Hill, Kingswood, #Bristol. She never made it and what happened next shocked her local community. Listen to the episode to find out more. #Podcast #History #TrueCrime #Victorian #Criminal
January 19, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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For #Redtuesday I'm offering The Red Lodge Museum in #Bristol It was first built in the late #Tudor period around 1580, with later additions in the 1730s & early 19th century. The #museum is free to visit, run by Bristol City Council, and displays artworks listed on the Art UK website. #History
January 13, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Check this out! Absolutely thrilled.
www.millionpodcasts.com/history-podc...
Best 30 History Podcasts in the UK
Best History Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. The Rest Is History ⋅ 2. This is History: A Dynasty to Die For ⋅ 3. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk ⋅ 4. The Irish Passport
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January 13, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Interestingly, this image just popped up in my FB feed. It shows the King David Hotel ( building in the top left corner) from a different angle from 1914 and 2024. Further along is the Bristol Royal Infirmary, also on the left. #Bristol #History #Architecture #Podcast #Streets #Traffic
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Our first episode of the year dives into the iconic King David Hotel in #Bristol, its people, its past, and centuries of unforgettable moments. These walls have stories, tune in and hear them. #History #Pub #Riots #Victorian #Politics #Family #BristolRoyalInfirmary #Podcast
January 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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I recently went to the lovely St Mary the Virgin church in #Berkeley for research and was amazed at how beautiful it is. Here are just two of the photos I took of the stonework in this Grade I listed building.
#SundayStonework #Sundayvibes #History #Gloucestershire #Saxon #Religion #Medieval
January 11, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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I thought this was fitting for my contribution to #StreetArtSaturday as it's the 10th anniversary of the passing of #DavidBowie This is one of the earlier #Banksy works situated on Upper Maudlin Street. Banksy's tribute to the Jubilee of #QueenElizabeth in 2012. #Art #Bowie #History #Music #Ziggy
January 10, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Elephunt Hunt in the Strand
January 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Great news for stamp collectors and #Monopoly fans as this classic board game celebrates its 90th birthday. #Birthday #philatelists #Boardgames #History
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Monopoly Stamps – Collectible Royal Mail Board Game Stamps
Special stamps mark 90 years of the beloved board game that’s a British icon
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January 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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15 Landmark Museum Acquisitions in 2025
by Isa Farfan, Rhea Nayyar & Valentina Di Liscia for @hyperallergic.com
hyperallergic.com/15-landmark-...

Good to see Joan Mitchell, Dyani White Hawk, Hilma af Klint, and Virginia Vezzi / Virginia da Vezzo in this list!

#womenartists #artherstory
15 Landmark Museum Acquisitions in 2025
A rare Jacob Lawrence painting, the Louvre’s first video artwork, a trove of Indigenous art, and a Frank Lloyd Wright house are on this year’s list.
hyperallergic.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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#OtD 3 Jan 1966 military veteran and civil rights activist Sammy Younge, Jr was murdered in Alabama. Younge was killed by a gas station attendant in Macon County for trying to use the "whites-only" restroom stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1018...
January 3, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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If you can, visit this wonderful National Trust estate. It truly is beautiful and one of my favourites. I bet it looks lovely now. #cragside #nationaltrustuk #owl #artsandcrafts #Northumberland #victorian
January 3, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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This would be lovely and a great journey by #train. #Travel #Bristol #Portishead #Brunel #NewYear2026
www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-n...
2026 will see work begin to restore a railway envisioned by Brunel
It has been closed for more than 60 years — but construction work beginning in the new year will see it reopened
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January 3, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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Paris will now be going on my list of places I want to visit in 2026. I love #Paris anyway, but I haven't been in years #Matisse #Muséed’ArtModerne #Art #History #Painting

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
More than 60 Henri Matisse artworks donated to Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris
Artist’s daughter Marguerite features in most of the pieces, kept in the family until ‘complete surprise’ donation
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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A chance to help save some of our history
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Historic paddle steamer is in need of £135,000 for repairs
The last remaining ship of its kind, the Waverley is undergoing repairs ahead of its 80th anniversary.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Wishing you all a wonderful New Year and here's to a fantastic 2026! #NewYear2026 #Bestwishes
January 1, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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For #BridgesThursday here's a photo I took only last week of the #Clifton Suspension Bridge that spans the Avon Gorge in #Bristol It has been a toll bridge, the income provides funds for its maintenance. It was finished 5 years after it's designer, Isambard Kingdom #Brunel died #Bridge #Victorian
January 1, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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A #watercolour of St. Augustine's Parade by #Bristol born artist, Samuel Jackson, the 'Father' of the Bristol School of Art: 1825.

(originally posted on FB by Best of Old Photographs of Bristol and District)
#Art #History #Painting #Landscapes #Harbour #Maritime
December 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Walking in #Clifton, #Bristol I spotted these unusual carved figures on a Grade II listed house built around 1820, St Vincent's Priory. In the 1960s it was owned by artist George Melhuish, briefly opened to the public & later offered to Bristol City Art Gallery, who declined. #SundayStonework #Walks
December 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Well, I have to say, Juno quite enjoyed Christmas. Having all her favourite humans to play with. Lots of visitors to meet and treats galore. She also managed to get some great presents. Not bad for her first #Christmas #Dogs #Cockapoo #Puppy #Family #Tradition #Presents
December 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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The life of a woman who lived through many historical events has passed away quietly at 104 years old.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
#Trailblazer #ParkRanger #WW2 #History #NewOrleans #RIP
Betty Reid Soskin, 'trailblazing' oldest national park ranger, dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Service's oldest ranger, died Sunday. As a ranger, she shed light on the painful reality of working on the WWII home front as a Black woman.
www.latimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM