March Highlights
News and events from Bristol Books this March
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20% off our best-selling book!
Our best-selling book has just been reprinted and will soon be back in stock. To celebrate the relaunch of this book we are offering a special 20% discount on this book with the code 45BRIDGES*.
Each one of Bristol’s bridges has a fascinating story which is woven intimately into the 1,000-year history of the city. Why was it built? What was involved in its design, engineering and construction? What dramatic events sometimes swirled around and perhaps on it? In this book Jeff Lucas tells the story of each of the 45 bridges which span the main waterways of Bristol between Avonmouth and St Anne’s.
*Discount valid until Apr 30, 2026.
Festival of Stories @ Sparks Bristol, Saturday 7th March
Bristol Books will be attending the Festival of Stories, at SPARKS, Bristol on 7th March, 11am-6pm. The Festival of Stories is a free event dedicated to showcasing the storytelling that thrives within our local communities.
As well as having our book stand we will be offering advice to anyone interested in finding out more about publishing or self-publishing in Bristol. Come and see us, we’d love to chat!
Celebrate World Book Day, Thursday 5th March
This month we celebrate the books, authors and stories we love on World Book Day, Thursday 5th March. World Book Day aims to inspire every child to enjoy the amazing benefits of reading for pleasure. Go visit your local bookshop and celebrate the joy of reading!
Author talk: Clive Burlton
Trenches to Trams
Fri 13th March, 7pm
Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History
Venue: Banwell Youth and Community Centre, West Street, Banwell, BS29 6DB
Doors open 7pm, talk at 7.30pm, £3 entry for guests
Author talk: Clive Burlton
The life and times of Harry Dolman
Weds 18th March, 7pm
Congresbury History Group
Venue: Methodist Hall, High Street, Congresbury
Doors open 7pm, talk at 7.30pm, £3 entry for guests
Storysmith shortlisted for Independent Bookshop of the Year award
Congratulations to Storysmith books on North Street, Bedminster who have been shortlisted as a finalist in the South West Independent Bookshop of the Year awards category. Winners will be announced at The British Book Awards 2026 on Monday 11th May. You can see the full list of finalists here:
PICTURE THIS: Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton, perform at Bristol Corn Exchange
Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton of British rock supergroup Cream perform at the Corn Exchange, 18th April 1967.
This gig came just a month before they departed for the US to record Disraeli Gears. By this time they were already performing their best-known song, Sunshine of Your Love, prior to its official release in November. Their first recorded Bristol show was at the Anson Rooms in October 1966, shortly after releasing their debut album Fresh Cream.
Read more about the gigs you’ll wish you’d seen in The West's Greatest Rock Shows 1963-1978.