Story of Bristol (Monday): Victorian Byzantine Architecture

Ambling through the Story of Bristol from Medieval Origins to Post War Rebuild.

Over the last eight months we have covered the Medieval, Early Modern and Georgian periods. And we have made a good start on the Victorian industrial and commercial progress of the nineteenth century.

Our attention now turns to a particular style of architecture that was popular during the Victorian Era. Byzantine architecture, mainly for warehouses and other utilitarian buildings, was a hallmark of Victorian Bristol.

The Granary (pictured) on Welshback is considered by English Heritage to be the finest Byzantine building in the country and it is right here in Bristol!

Our walk takes us from the Arnolfini (Bush House was a proto Byzantine building) around Queen Square and along King Street and then on to the Temple Quarter and Old Market.

We are very lucky that so much of this fine architectural type survived the bombing of the Second World War and the Post War Rebuild.

After our Monday walks we take coffee in a local cafe. At the conclusion of this tour we will be at The Old Market Assembly on West Street where our tour finishes.

A set of historical research notes will be emailed out to walkers after our walk. This will allow you to hold on to what you have picked up from our exploration of Victorian Byzantine in Bristol.

A Walk in the Past is a friendly group where regulars and newcomers are always welcome. Our aim is to combine a good walk with pleasant company in historic landscapes.