People’s History

From rioting in 19th century to fighting for prisoner rights in the 1970s, Bristol has a long history of attempted prison reform.

Residents of the luxury Blackberry Hill housing developments now under construction on Manor Road in Fishponds will be adding a chapter to a colourful and...

As the summer Pride season starts, it is worth remembering that British society was not always tolerant of homosexuality.

A look at some of the great women who helped shape this city.

October 1831 saw a blaze of anger and thirst for change in the city Over three days in October 1831, Bristol saw arguably the most important riot in British history.

Descendants of World War 1 conscientious objectors reclaim their history as a source of pride

The Bristol-based celebrity historian talks about why he challenges the white-washing of British history… and the “pretty weird” relationship the city has with Edward Colston.

Remembering Ron Press, the white South African dissident who became a leading light in Bristol activism.

In the 1960s the council demolished most of Totterdown, in a planning disaster still remembered by Bristolians today.

A history of a small hill in St Werburgh’s

St Pauls is a famous neighbourhood. But newcomers to Bristol are most likely to have heard of it for one of two reasons.

Our city has a history of politically involved communities who love to walk, sing, and dance. All with a sharp sense of social justice, mind...