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THE FRANKENSTEIN EXPERIENCE with Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein returns in May: showofstrength.org.uk/productions/th…

In 1764 Frances Ruscombe and her maid, Mary Sweet were found stabbed to death in their house on College Green. The crime was so violent and frightening the house remained empty for over 50 years. It stood on part of what is now the Royal Marriott Hotel. The case was never solved.

This boarded up window at the back of a former jewellers and pawn shop on Park Street (converted from a house in 1865) was built to allow Clifton ladies who were financially struggling a place to discretely pawn their jewellery without risk of being spotted by passersby.

THE BATTLE OF BOYCE'S BUILDINGS was fought right here in 1861. Just one of the incredible stories in our CRIME & CRINOLINES IN CLIFTON tour. 6pm Thursdays in May. Clifton will never look the same again. showofstrength.org.uk/productions/cr… Part of Bristol WalkFest Weird Bristol Bristol Radical History Group

And just up the road in Gloucester...

If the government wants national renewal, they should invest in the arts and culture 🎤 Today, we're launching a petition to remind Rachel Reeves: the arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them 🌱 campaignforthearts.org/petitions/spen… 🧶👇

In 1904, motorcycle enthusiast PJ Kerswell invented the detachable sidecar. Whilst others had attempted similar designs before, he was the first to successfully market his invention. He sold them from his garage in Old Market where they became an instant success. 1/2

"Water companies are 'woefully underprepared' for drought and the plan for many is 'simply praying for rain'." Yep, that's what 35 years of privatisation has got you. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Before opening his chain of successful holiday camps in the U.K. Billy Butlin’s first foray into family entertainment was a 1920s hoopla stall in Bedminster. It was popular as although the prizes were of lower value, it offered better odds and was cheaper than his competitors 1/2

If you're tempted by the fine weather to swim at the seaside in England this weekend you may become sickened by toxic parasites. Those toxic parasites are called water companies, and the cure for them is nationalisation.

New Burnham and Highbridge history photo archive set to open today burnham-on-sea.com/news/new-burnh…

An early start to the day. Me in today's Daily Mail "The Thames Water bosses who preside over record leaks, pollution and rising bills should not get grotesque bonuses. They should be sacked." dailymail.co.uk/debate/article…

The area of Bristol which is now Castle Park was once dense with houses and labyrinths of streets until it was completely obliterated in the blitz. Some alleys were so narrow it was possible to shake hands with your neighbour across the street through the window of an upper floor

So many events happening in #Bristol’s #RedlandLibrary We need volunteers to help plan & run these events. Please email [email protected] for more information or volunteer. Please repost and share 👇

The medieval town of Bristol was once surrounded by a defensive stone wall. As Bristol expanded, this wall was gradually demolished and a modern city built over it. From this viewing point on Rivergate, Temple Quay you can see part of the 1250 built portwall beneath the street.

...and Henrietta only arrived less than 4 years ago...

Looking forward to talking big skirts with Martin Evans on BBC Radio Bristol at 8.20 am before our last CRIME & CRINOINES IN CLIFTON at 6pm Last few tickets: showofstrength.org.uk/productions/cr… Last week of Bristol WalkFest Living Streets The Clifton Club Bristol Walking Alliance Visit Bristol #NationalWalkingMonth

Big thanks to Claire Cavanagh Claire Cavanagh & Radio Bristol BBC Radio Bristol for talking #BristolWalkFest on Thurs. • Karen Lloyd, BWF director, 1hr 23 • Bill Bryard of Bristol United Waking Football Bristol United Walking Football Club 1hr 27 • Sheila Hanlon of Show of Strength, 2hrs 24 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…