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The
Harbourside
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The development
within the Harbourside forms a new creative quarter in the heart of Bristol
that is set to raise the city's profile internationally. Making exceptional
use of its curving waterfront location, the Harbourside Development is
sculpted around open public spaces, which provide for the citizens of
Bristol and for visitors to the city, room to appreciate the location
and interplay of buildings, both old and modern. The development creates
space for a series of views that encompass Bristol's 13th-century cathedral
- the northern backdrop to the quarter - and the meandering waterways
that define its southern and eastern borders.
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Organisations
and places around the Harbourside
Pero's
Bridge
Designed by Irish artist Eilis O'Connell, Pero's Bridge is a cantilevered
structure which now spans the water from the Arnolfini to the at-Bristol
site.
Brunel's ss
Great Britain
The mother of all modern ships, designed by Brunel, the ss Great
Britain was the largest at 98 metres long, the most powerful and modern
ship of her time. Launched in Bristol in 1843, she was the first propeller
driven ship to cross the Atlantic to New York which took 15 days. It was
the start of a new era in ocean travel. Built of iron, some said she would
never sail. After travelling over a million miles, in 1886, she was abandoned
and left to rot in the Falkland Islands. In 1970, following a massive
fund raising campaign, she was towed back to Bristol and is currently
being restored to her former glory.
Clifton
Suspension Bridge
Another great feat of engineering designed by Brunel, but not completed
until 1864 after his death. The bridge is 241 metres long and spans the
76-metre deep Clifton Gorge above the River Avon with a panoramic view
of the city. The bridge carries over four million cars a year. A visitor
centre is located a short walk from the bridge on the Leigh Woods side.
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Matthew
John Cabot discovered the North American coast in 1497, landing at what
is called today Newfoundland. He sailed from Bristol on a small Caravel
ship called the Matthew. The Matthew was recreated costing £1.5million,
in order to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of Cabot's original voyage.
She is now berthed next to the ss Great Britain.
Industrial
Museum
The Bristol's industrial past is celebrated in the Bristol Industrial
Museum. With flight, trains, cars, buses, ships and printing, there are
a wide range of subjects to experience.
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Arnolfini
Arnolfini is one of Europe's leading centres for the contemporary arts
with a national and international reputation for presenting new and innovative
work in the visual arts, dance, theatre, film and music.
Watershed
The Watershed was Britain's first media centre, opened in 1982,
and it provides a range of exhibitions, screenings and special events.
Architecture
Centre
The Architecture Centre promotes excellence in all aspects of
the built environment. The programme includes exhibitions, guided tours,
visits, discussions, workshops and lectures.
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St Mary Redcliffe
Church
St Mary Redcliffe has the second-highest parish church spire in England. The church
is one of the best examples of medieval architecture in the country with
impressive roof arches and flying buttresses.
Bristol Cathedral
Founded in 1140 as a monastery, the building became a cathedral in 1542.
It hosts concerts and other events as well as religious services.
Clifton Observatory
and Camera Obscura
An old snuff grinding mill near to the Suspension Bridge on the Downs
is now home to the Camera Obscura and entrance to St Vincent's Cave.
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Bristol Ferry Boat Company
There is a ferry boat service around Harbourside, taking in all the sights
from the water and acting as a transport link between Bristol Temple Meads
station and the City Centre.
Contact us for further information and assistance in planning and
booking your visit: Tel: 0845 345 1235 or e-mail: information@at-bristol.org.uk
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