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 Christmas Steps, Bristol
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The street was originally called Queene Street in medieval times before becoming known as Knyfesmyth Street, after the tradesmen there. The Middle English pronunciation of Knyfesmyth, with the K sounded, may be the origin of the street's modern name. An alternative theory is based on the nativity scene found in a stained glass window of The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, which stands at the top of the steps. In the 17th century, the Christmas Steps is also believed to have been called Lonsford's Stairs for a short period, in honour of a Cavalier officer who was killed at the top of the steps during the siege of Bristol in the English Civil War. After the main set of steps the steps continue on the other side of Colston Street and then again across Perry Lane, leading to St Michael's Church these steps were originally unbroken by road and known as St. Michael's steps. History The steep-slanted steps were constructed in September 1669 and were paid for by wealthy wine merchant, Jonathan Blackwell. Prior to this there had been a steep, muddy and narrow street leading from the bridge over the Frome outside the city walls near the old St Bartholomew's Hospital, towards St Michael's church. The four flights of steps which are dated 1865 and 1881 are grade II listed buildings, and are now home to a variety of shops. READ MORE HERE
Don't walk around with your head down! You never know what you might miss! Spring has Sprung and the UK awaits your visitOpening with a group of friends opening gifts on Christmas Day, the film then reverses back to the 'beginning' of their gift-buying journey, where the gang enjoy a festive trip to Bath. Why not combine a visit to the market with a tour of the sights beforehand!? One of Mei's guests, Joerg Sapauschke, sent a couple of pics of himself and partner, along with some more of Mei in action (mouth open as usual! :-) )... oh, and among some of the best sights we saw today! Always great to get feedback... even more so when it's so kind! :-)  Thousands of origami doves have been installed at Salisbury Cathedral to signify peace following the nerve agent attack in the city. The installation comprises 2,500 messages folded into bird shapes suspended along the length of the nave. The city's community groups have also been encouraged to contribute their own thoughts and fold their own doves. Artist Michael Pendry said: "In their unity they stand for a fundamental human right to peace and freedom." Tobee liked them too!
It's lovely when we get a smile at the end of a tour, a thank you, a handshake or, applause sometimes even. But it's nice to see it in writing :-) |
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