September Highlights
News and events from Bristol Books this September
Bristol Books at M Shed shop
Having recently restocked with a bumper range of Bristol Books titles M Shed shop now have one of the widest ranges of Bristol Books titles in the city, including exclusives such as Bristol and Transatlantic Slavery. Take a trip to M shed shop this September and browse their wide range of Bristol themed books.
What was it like conducting on Bristol’s Trams?
Despite his WW1 injuries, George Pine managed a 36-year career collecting fares between Eastville and Durdham Down on Bristol’s trams and buses between the 1920s and 40s.
Trenches to Trams, the Life of a Bristol Tommy is a vivid social and military history – bringing to life the story of an ordinary Bristolian who experienced extraordinary times.
Bristol Books at Chew Valley Nature Photography Festival
Sat 14 & Sun 15 September
St. Andrew's Church, Chew Magna
Come along to the Chew Valley Nature Photography Festival on the weekend of 14-15th September and hear Bristol Books author Lyndon Roberts discussing his new book ‘Robin Prytherch, A life with Buzzards’.
The festival provides a showcase of the amazing biodiversity found in the region and will feature an exhibition of the 500 entrants to the photographic competition. There will also be live music, refreshments including wildlife themed beers and Bristol Books will have a stand selling a range of our titles.
Author talk: Trenches to Trams
Clive Burlton
Tues 16th September, 7:30pm
Wrington Local History Society
Venue: Wrington United Reform Church Chapel, Roper's Lane, Wrington, BS40 5NF
Entry: £2.50, includes tea/coffee/biscuits.
Author talk: Maid of the Haystack
Martin J. Powell
Mon 8th September, 2pm
Uplands and District Townswomen's Guild
Venue: Headley Park Church, Bristol.