News, events and new titles from Bristol Books this February
Geological Sites of the Bristol Region
The fascinating book Geological Sites of the Bristol Region is now back in stock after a reprint after selling out. It is an introduction to the variety of geology in the local region. Showcasing the information held on geological sites at the Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre (BREC), the central repository for environmental data for the region. It collects, manages and distributes information on both the wildlife and geology of the Bristol Region.
Walking and Talking
Bristol Books director and author Clive Burlton showcased stories from our sports titles at a meeting of Walkers and Talkers held at Bristol County Ground, home of Gloucestershire CCC - as well as books he has written and produced.
The story of former Bristol City Chairman Harry Dolman; village cricket at Congresbury and footballer Steve Stacey were highlighted in a fantastic morning of discussion.
The meeting also raised £150 for the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance, who benefit from any profits from the sales of A Bucketful of Patience by Tony Hall, which tells his personal story of dealing with a family dementia diagnosis.
Essays on the future of Bristol
The future of Bristol is discussed by more than 30 people involved in shaping the city to date or who have a view on how it should shape-up from now in the hardback Bristol 650. It was produced to mark tyhe 650th anniversary of Bristol becoming an independent county and is a must for people with a passion for the city.
The essays look back on six centuries of history and how that shapes the way we look forward to the future of social care, culture, housing and building a city of aspiration.
Marie Antoinette and the Bristol Maid
Marie Antoinette was one of the great figures of 18th Century history. The similarity of looks between her and a woman who slept in a haystack near Bristol for four years prompted a European conspiracy theory.
The truer story is dramatised in Maid of The Haystack and author Martin J. Powell has a video illustrating the similarity between the two women. Watch the video here.
Inspired walks around Bristol
We have two books that can inspire a walk or cycle around the city and learn something new on the way.
The best-seller, From Brycgstow to Bristol in 45 Bridges, includes a walk or cycle challenge to cross each of Bristol’s bridges. It tells the story of each bridge, why it is there, how it was designed and stories that have swirled around it.
Walking Words is a collection of poems exploring Bristol’s history and dynamic present including work from some of the City’s foremost poets from the Stanza Poetry Group and the Lansdown Poets. This collection digs into the dark past of a Slaving City and the unique layers that make up its ever changing geography and its multicultural citizenship. The book includes access to a walk to visit where each poem was written.
