Departures

From Bristol to the Wide World (Photos)

Britain’s seafaring city, with dramatic bridges to the realms of theater and education. By Sara Wheeler.

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By Sara WheelerApr 22, 2013

galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-01_h5v6as — It’s home to a world-class university, a theater company that gave rise to Daniel Day-Lewis, and ports that open British industry to the global economy. A look at the coastal city.

Hot-air balloons rise above Bristol as part of a warm-up for the International Balloon Fiesta.

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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-02_l1tbfp — A street slopes toward the water.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-03_lczylu — The Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is a distinctive landmark of the region.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-04_afr3ft — Bristol's Old Train Station catches some rare rays of sun.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-05_sxlz1j — A patriotic house supports the country's football team playing during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-06_k19dea — Office workers host a impromptu snowball fight outside their offices close to the Severn Bridge.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-07_jqhlbk — People take in the view from the coastal path above the Severn Estuary at Portishead.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-08_tirjno — Coastal hillside and pier in Portishead.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-09_cxyhb1 — Two young women stand on a balcony in a row of townhouses on a residential street.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-10_kgakrb — This is certainly a shopping experience. Cabot Circus plays host to a hotel, stories, offices, a movie theater, and more than 200 apartments.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-11_dvakof — Workers cross a foot bridge in the docks in the brisk fall.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-12_sxoax2 — Bristol Harbourside Marina glistens at night.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-13_kn0dyb — Students gather in front of Bristol Cathedral.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-14_ffsuof — The Lord Mayor of Bristol Cllr. Christopher Davies walks through Arnos Vale cemetery.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-15_pqhtnl — Elevated view of the restaurant exterior at the restored Lido.
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galleries/2013/04/22/the-city-bristol/city-bristol-16_yaileu — Revelers line up to get into bars and clubs in the city center.

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