Historical And Medical Curiosities Of Clifton

Home 2023 Walking Events Historical And Medical Curiosities Of Clifton
Starts
11:00 am Thu 18 May 2023
Ends
12:30 pm Thu 18 May 2023
Description


If you look closely, you’ll find that Clifton Village is full of curiosities – medicinal trees, iconic buildings, literary references and the residences of many historical and influential people. Did you know that Birdcage Walk is not where you think it is? That in the late 1700s tuberculosis patients in the village were treated with cow breath (courtesy of a resident cow)? In a gentle stroll along Regent Street, Clifton Hill, Clifton Road, Victoria Square and Boyce’s Avenue, you’ll take in the impressive architecture and some curious stories behind the buildings.

You’ll also learn about some of Clifton’s medical stories and how the village has a veritable medicine cabinet on its street corners (mistletoe, maple and mulberry to name a few).

Starting Point

King’s Road (Outside Twelve Cafe), BS8 4AB

Booking Phone
0117 370 1875
Booking Email
enquiries@ncim.org.uk
Distance
2 miles
Duration
1.5 hours
Cost
Free
Event facilities

Accessible by public transport, Booking essential, Walk/event repeated during the festival.

Booking Required
Yes
Walk Grade
Fairly easy

Walk organiser

Published
Thu 16 March 2023
Last Updated
Thu 16 March 2023