M Shed

This golden ticket exhibition explores the history, mystery, magic and science of one of Bristol's (and the nation's) favourite products - chocolate! Discover the stories of those who made the confectionary in the city over the past 300 years, find out why it tastes so good and remember the brands from years gone by. Supported by themed events, this promises to be Bristol's tastiest exhibition of the year.

Admission

Adult: £5.00 Child: £3.00 Concession and OAP: £4.00

Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2012

20 July — 3 November 2013

The very best contemporary portrait photographs from around the world, capturing famous faces and intimate moments.

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see the sixty prize winning portraits by some of today's most talented students, emerging photographers and gifted amateurs alongside those of established professionals.

The images explore a range of themes, styles and approaches to the photographic portrait. Each one tells its own story and will inevitably evoke its own reaction.

Your only chance to see the exhibition outside London!

Please note this exhibition contains nudity.

Admission

More information about ticketing coming soon.

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/exhibitions/taylor-wessing-photographic-portrait-prize-2012/

Discover how Bedminster evolved from a rural Somerset parish to a bustling industrial town and the inevitable impact that this had on public health. Our expert guides will highlight some of the key features of the Victorian expansion of south Bristol, illustrating the walk with a wealth of historical photographs, drawings and maps.


Route
M Shed via the swing bridge - Bedminster Bridge - Victoria Park - Bedminster - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Join artist Marie Toseland in this family workshop to make your own edible sculpture! Use images and music as inspiration and learn the techniques of sculpting with chocolate clay.

Suitable for

• Especially for children
• Family friendly

When

11am-4pm

Admission

£3 per child (suitable for age 5+). Limited numbers, book in advance through M Shed shop. Tel: 0117 352 6600

Ride M Shed's Boats, Craines and Trains!

1 — 2 June 2013

Take a ride on M Shed’s largest exhibits… the boats, train and cranes! Sail on the Mayflower, John King Tug and Fire Boat Pyronaut for stunning views of Bristol’s harbourside, be transported back to the days of steam with a ride along the dockside on Bristol Harbour Railway or experience the historic industrial electric and steam cranes. Buy tickets on-board on the day. See mshed.org for dates, timings and latest information.
June dates for your diary….
· Bristol Harbour Railway: 15 & 16 June and 29 & 30 June
· Crane visits: 22 & 23 June
· John King: 8 & 9 June
· Fire Boat Pyronaut: 1 & 2 June

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

John King -Free
Crane Visit- Small Charge
Bristol Harbour Railway- £1-£4
Fire Boat Pyronaut- £5/£3

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/cranes,-boats-and-trains-may-august/

Are you interested in discovering more about Bristol’s floating harbour and how it has evolved? Join our expert guides as they take you on a trip into Bristol's old docklands, pointing out its maritime heritage and supplementing the tour with a wealth of fascinating photographs and maps.

Route
M Shed - Floating Harbour - The New Cut - M Shed


Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

10:30am-12:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Ride M Shed's Boats, Craines and Trains!

8 — 9 June 2013

Take a ride on M Shed’s largest exhibits… the boats, train and cranes! Sail on the Mayflower, John King Tug and Fire Boat Pyronaut for stunning views of Bristol’s harbourside, be transported back to the days of steam with a ride along the dockside on Bristol Harbour Railway or experience the historic industrial electric and steam cranes. Buy tickets on-board on the day. See mshed.org for dates, timings and latest information.
June dates for your diary….
· Bristol Harbour Railway: 15 & 16 June and 29 & 30 June
· Crane visits: 22 & 23 June
· John King: 8 & 9 June
· Fire Boat Pyronaut: 1 & 2 June

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

John King -Free
Crane Visit- Small Charge
Bristol Harbour Railway- £1-£4
Fire Boat Pyronaut- £5/£3

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/cranes,-boats-and-trains-may-august/

Discover how Bedminster evolved from a rural Somerset parish to a bustling industrial town and the inevitable impact that this had on public health. Our expert guides will highlight some of the key features of the Victorian expansion of south Bristol, illustrating the walk with a wealth of historical photographs, drawings and maps.


Route
M Shed via the swing bridge - Bedminster Bridge - Victoria Park - Bedminster - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Ride M Shed's Boats, Craines and Trains!

15 — 16 June 2013

Take a ride on M Shed’s largest exhibits… the boats, train and cranes! Sail on the Mayflower, John King Tug and Fire Boat Pyronaut for stunning views of Bristol’s harbourside, be transported back to the days of steam with a ride along the dockside on Bristol Harbour Railway or experience the historic industrial electric and steam cranes. Buy tickets on-board on the day. See mshed.org for dates, timings and latest information.
June dates for your diary….
· Bristol Harbour Railway: 15 & 16 June and 29 & 30 June
· Crane visits: 22 & 23 June
· John King: 8 & 9 June
· Fire Boat Pyronaut: 1 & 2 June

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

John King -Free
Crane Visit- Small Charge
Bristol Harbour Railway- £1-£4
Fire Boat Pyronaut- £5/£3

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/cranes,-boats-and-trains-may-august/

Our 1.8 mile walk around the heart of Old Bristol spans a millennium of history. Our expert walk leaders will point out locations which saw the birth of the city, its growth and later decline as a major seaport and centre of commerce. They will highlight some of the events, people andplaces that earned the city a place in national history, culture and the arts.

The walk is at a gentle pace on level terrain and is suitable forparticipants at all levels of physical ability.

Route
M Shed - King Street - Wine Street - Welsh Back - Queen Square - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

When

10:30am-12:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

UWE Regional History Centre, in association with M Shed brings you a series of free seminars. Speaker: June Hannam is Professor Emeritus at UWE, Bristol. Suffrage campaigning in the years just prior to the outbreak of WW1 is best known for an escalation of militancy and the arrest and forcible feeding of suffragettes. The activities of non militant suffragists tend to be overlooked, but they too stepped up their campaign- they organised demonstrations, including the 1913 Pilgrimage, made a new political alliance with the Labour Party and sought to educate women in the rights and duties of citizenship. This paper will examine how Bristol suffragists responded to this new context. Who participated in the Pilgramage and how did the local movement deal with the LP alliance and the 1913 bye- election ? What was their relationship with the militant movement? The diverse activities and political choices of Bristol suffragists in the war and post war years will also be considered.

When

6-6pm

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/uwe-history-seminar-thurs-20-june-2013/

UWE Regional History Centre, in association with M Shed brings you a series of free seminars. Speaker: June Hannam is Professor Emeritus at UWE, Bristol. Suffrage campaigning in the years just prior to the outbreak of WW1 is best known for an escalation of militancy and the arrest and forcible feeding of suffragettes.

The activities of non militant suffragists tend to be overlooked, but they too stepped up their campaign- they organised demonstrations, including the 1913 Pilgrimage, made a new political alliance with the Labour Party and sought to educate women in the rights and duties of citizenship.

This paper will examine how Bristol suffragists responded to this new context. Who participated in the Pilgramage and how did the local movement deal with the LP alliance and the 1913 bye- election ? What was their relationship with the militant movement? The diverse activities and political choices of Bristol suffragists in the war and post war years will also be considered.

When

6-7:30pm

Admission

Free entry. No need to book, just drop in. For more information about the lecture series or the Regional History Centre at UWE, please contact steve.poole@uwe.ac.uk

Ride M Shed's Boats, Craines and Trains!

22 — 23 June 2013

Take a ride on M Shed’s largest exhibits… the boats, train and cranes! Sail on the Mayflower, John King Tug and Fire Boat Pyronaut for stunning views of Bristol’s harbourside, be transported back to the days of steam with a ride along the dockside on Bristol Harbour Railway or experience the historic industrial electric and steam cranes. Buy tickets on-board on the day. See mshed.org for dates, timings and latest information.
June dates for your diary….
· Bristol Harbour Railway: 15 & 16 June and 29 & 30 June
· Crane visits: 22 & 23 June
· John King: 8 & 9 June
· Fire Boat Pyronaut: 1 & 2 June

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

John King -Free
Crane Visit- Small Charge
Bristol Harbour Railway- £1-£4
Fire Boat Pyronaut- £5/£3

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/cranes,-boats-and-trains-may-august/

This golden ticket exhibition explores the history, mystery, magic and science of one of Bristol's (and the nation's) favourite products - chocolate! Discover the stories of those who made the confectionary in the city over the past 300 years, find out why it tastes so good and remember the brands from years gone by. Supported by themed events, this promises to be Bristol's tastiest exhibition of the year.

Suitable for

• Any age

Where

Temporary Exhibition Gallery

Admission

£5/£4 concession. Children £3 (under 5 years Free)
Family, school and group discounts available.
Special free entry days – dates TBC

Website

http://www.mshed.org

Chat to former Cadbury Factory workers and find out what it was like to work in a chocolate factory. Marks the final day of the exhibition, Chocolate!

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Free with ticket to Chocolate! exhibition

Venture on our guided walk into the once-autonomous township of Redcliffe, where you will find some of the most impressive remains of historical Bristol - from large-scale buildings, such as St. Mary Redcliffe church and Temple Meads railway station, to tucked-away gems, such as the Hermit's Cave and the remains of the city's Water Gate. Our guides will reveal how this fascinating and often overlooked area played a vital role in establishing Bristol's reputation as a world-class city.


The walk is at a gentle pace and suitable for participants at all levels of physical ability.

Route M Shed - Bathurst Basin - Temple Meads - Redcliff Back - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Ride M Shed's Boats, Craines and Trains!

29 — 30 June 2013

Take a ride on M Shed’s largest exhibits… the boats, train and cranes! Sail on the Mayflower, John King Tug and Fire Boat Pyronaut for stunning views of Bristol’s harbourside, be transported back to the days of steam with a ride along the dockside on Bristol Harbour Railway or experience the historic industrial electric and steam cranes. Buy tickets on-board on the day. See mshed.org for dates, timings and latest information.
June dates for your diary….
· Bristol Harbour Railway: 15 & 16 June and 29 & 30 June
· Crane visits: 22 & 23 June
· John King: 8 & 9 June
· Fire Boat Pyronaut: 1 & 2 June

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Admission

John King -Free
Crane Visit- Small Charge
Bristol Harbour Railway- £1-£4
Fire Boat Pyronaut- £5/£3

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/cranes,-boats-and-trains-may-august/

Are you interested in discovering more about Bristol’s floating harbour and how it has evolved? Join our expert guides as they take you on a trip into Bristol's old docklands, pointing out its maritime heritage and supplementing the tour with a wealth of fascinating photographs and maps.

Route
M Shed - Floating Harbour - The New Cut - M Shed


Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

10:30am-12:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Discover how Bedminster evolved from a rural Somerset parish to a bustling industrial town and the inevitable impact that this had on public health. Our expert guides will highlight some of the key features of the Victorian expansion of south Bristol, illustrating the walk with a wealth of historical photographs, drawings and maps.


Route
M Shed via the swing bridge - Bedminster Bridge - Victoria Park - Bedminster - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Did suffragette militancy help or hinder the women’s campaign for the right to vote? Was their arson and bombing campaign justified? And what relevance does the militants’ example have for feminist activists today?

Join June Hannam, Professor Emeritus at the University of the West of England; Lois Bibbings, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Bristol; Dawn Dyer of the Local Studies Team at Bristol Central Library; and local author Lucienne Boyce to discuss the effectiveness and ethics of suffragette militancy in the campaign for women’s right to vote.

This event is part of the Dreadnought South West series of events commemorating the south west’s contribution to the Suffrage Pilgrimage of 1913. For more information about the project please follow the link provided.

When

2-3:30pm

Admission

This event is free of charge.

Website

http://dreadnoughtsouthwest.org.uk/

Our 1.8 mile walk around the heart of Old Bristol spans a millennium of history. Our expert walk leaders will point out locations which saw the birth of the city, its growth and later decline as a major seaport and centre of commerce. They will highlight some of the events, people andplaces that earned the city a place in national history, culture and the arts.

The walk is at a gentle pace on level terrain and is suitable forparticipants at all levels of physical ability.

Route
M Shed - King Street - Wine Street - Welsh Back - Queen Square - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

When

10:30am-12:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Venture on our guided walk into the once-autonomous township of Redcliffe, where you will find some of the most impressive remains of historical Bristol - from large-scale buildings, such as St. Mary Redcliffe church and Temple Meads railway station, to tucked-away gems, such as the Hermit's Cave and the remains of the city's Water Gate. Our guides will reveal how this fascinating and often overlooked area played a vital role in establishing Bristol's reputation as a world-class city.


The walk is at a gentle pace and suitable for participants at all levels of physical ability.

Route M Shed - Bathurst Basin - Temple Meads - Redcliff Back - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Are you interested in discovering more about Bristol’s floating harbour and how it has evolved? Join our expert guides as they take you on a trip into Bristol's old docklands, pointing out its maritime heritage and supplementing the tour with a wealth of fascinating photographs and maps.

Route
M Shed - Floating Harbour - The New Cut - M Shed


Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

10:30am-12:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Discover how Bedminster evolved from a rural Somerset parish to a bustling industrial town and the inevitable impact that this had on public health. Our expert guides will highlight some of the key features of the Victorian expansion of south Bristol, illustrating the walk with a wealth of historical photographs, drawings and maps.


Route
M Shed via the swing bridge - Bedminster Bridge - Victoria Park - Bedminster - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Our 1.8 mile walk around the heart of Old Bristol spans a millennium of history. Our expert walk leaders will point out locations which saw the birth of the city, its growth and later decline as a major seaport and centre of commerce. They will highlight some of the events, people andplaces that earned the city a place in national history, culture and the arts.

The walk is at a gentle pace on level terrain and is suitable forparticipants at all levels of physical ability.

Route
M Shed - King Street - Wine Street - Welsh Back - Queen Square - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

When

10:30am-12:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Venture on our guided walk into the once-autonomous township of Redcliffe, where you will find some of the most impressive remains of historical Bristol - from large-scale buildings, such as St. Mary Redcliffe church and Temple Meads railway station, to tucked-away gems, such as the Hermit's Cave and the remains of the city's Water Gate. Our guides will reveal how this fascinating and often overlooked area played a vital role in establishing Bristol's reputation as a world-class city.


The walk is at a gentle pace and suitable for participants at all levels of physical ability.

Route M Shed - Bathurst Basin - Temple Meads - Redcliff Back - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Are you interested in discovering more about Bristol’s floating harbour and how it has evolved? Join our expert guides as they take you on a trip into Bristol's old docklands, pointing out its maritime heritage and supplementing the tour with a wealth of fascinating photographs and maps.

Route
M Shed - Floating Harbour - The New Cut - M Shed


Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

10:30am-12:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Discover how Bedminster evolved from a rural Somerset parish to a bustling industrial town and the inevitable impact that this had on public health. Our expert guides will highlight some of the key features of the Victorian expansion of south Bristol, illustrating the walk with a wealth of historical photographs, drawings and maps.


Route
M Shed via the swing bridge - Bedminster Bridge - Victoria Park - Bedminster - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Our 1.8 mile walk around the heart of Old Bristol spans a millennium of history. Our expert walk leaders will point out locations which saw the birth of the city, its growth and later decline as a major seaport and centre of commerce. They will highlight some of the events, people andplaces that earned the city a place in national history, culture and the arts.

The walk is at a gentle pace on level terrain and is suitable forparticipants at all levels of physical ability.

Route
M Shed - King Street - Wine Street - Welsh Back - Queen Square - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

When

10:30am-12:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

UWE Regional History Centre, in association with M Shed brings you a series of free seminars. From Romans to the end of British Empire, the annual Regional History Centre and M Shed conference considers the part Bristol has played in resisting and assimilating empire and imperialism - politically, culturally, and socially.

When

6-7:30pm

Admission

Free entry. No need to book, just drop in. For more information about the lecture series or the Regional History Centre at UWE, please contact steve.poole@uwe.ac.uk

Venture on our guided walk into the once-autonomous township of Redcliffe, where you will find some of the most impressive remains of historical Bristol - from large-scale buildings, such as St. Mary Redcliffe church and Temple Meads railway station, to tucked-away gems, such as the Hermit's Cave and the remains of the city's Water Gate. Our guides will reveal how this fascinating and often overlooked area played a vital role in establishing Bristol's reputation as a world-class city.


The walk is at a gentle pace and suitable for participants at all levels of physical ability.

Route M Shed - Bathurst Basin - Temple Meads - Redcliff Back - M Shed

Additional information
Volunteer guides will meet you at M Shed information desk 5-10 minutes before the walk is due to begin. There will be breaks at key locations where the volunteers will point out sites of key interest and talk about their significance. Tours are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Suitable clothing
Although the routes are not strenuous, please be aware that surfaces may be uneven and could be slippery when wet. We strongly recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather with warm/waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear.

For your safety
Please take care when crossing busy roads and always use the designated crossings where indicated. Please be aware of other road users and pedestrians, particularly by leaving space on pavements for people to cross safely.

Book in advance at the information desk on 0117 352 6600 or sign up on the day.
For more information contact Lee Hutchinson 0117 903 1919 (Tuesday-Friday)

When

1:30-3:15pm

Admission

Suggested Donation £2

Website

http://mshed.org/media/11299163/historic_walks_apr-jun_web_final.pdf

Historical novelist Julian Stockwin, Bristol author Lucienne Boyce, historian Adrian Tinniswood and Dr Steve Poole of the University of the West of England offer advice on researching Bristol’s maritime past. This open discussion will be of interest to writers and readers of historical fiction and anyone with a passion for Bristol’s maritime past.

This event is part of the Historical Novel Society’s exciting new initiative “Meet the Historians” which aims to bring together members of the public and experts such as historians, archaeologists, genealogists, librarians, archivists and fiction and non-fiction writers.

When

2-4:30pm

Admission

This is a free event but please book your place by emailing gerardboyce@blueyonder.co.uk

Website

http://mshed.org/whats-on/events/the-best-port-of-trade-in-britain%E2%80%9D-bristol%E2%80%99s-maritime-history/