Bristol Docks Through Maps: 1568 To Today

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Starts
10:30 am Fri 20 May 2022
Ends
1:00 pm Fri 20 May 2022
Description

Using eight or so maps of the city docks from 1568 to today (and maybe tomorrow), this walk covers the history, planning and design of maps and what they do and don’t show (and why). We’ll also find out more about the still changing look of this area that shaped the Bristol we know today so much.

Starting Point

Outside Bella Vista restaurant, BS1 6DT

Finishing Point

Outside Bella Vista restaurant, BS1 6DT

Contact Email
Booking Phone
07941 063 138
Booking Email
patandjeff@cbnd.com
Distance
2 Miles
Duration
2 hours 30 mins
Cost
£2 for copies of maps
Event facilities

Accessible by public transport, Accessible toilets, Booking essential, Buggy friendly, Dogs on leads welcome, Frequent rest stops, Refreshments available to purchase, Toilets, Walk/event repeated during the festival

Booking Required
Yes
Walk Grade
Fairly easy – mainly flat on paved surfaces with some features such as step and hills. Walking at gentle pace
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Published
Wed 30 March 2022
Last Updated
Wed 30 March 2022