maurice fells

I am a Bristol wordsmith whose 13th book is now on the shelves of discerning bookshops. Also a brodcast and print journalist.

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Did you know that the roadway on Brunel's Clifton
Suspension Bridge is higher at one end than the other? Fascinating facts like this in my #LittleBookofBristol #TheHistoryPress #CliftonSuspensionBridge

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Local history books make good Christmas stocking fillers.I unashamedly recommend my #LittleHistoryofBristol from #TheHistory Press. No stuffy tome this, but a fascinating read for anyone aged 12 upwards.

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To mark the completion of the spire of #ChristChurch, Clifton, one workman stood on his head on the capstone OTD 1859 at a height of 212 ft. #TheLittleBookofBristol from #TheHistoryPress

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A feast of fascinating facts for lovers of Bristol in my Little History of Bristol. A stocking filler for all ages 12 upwards.

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The first ITV studios built in Bristol for Television Wales and West (TWW) were officially opened OTD 1958 by Bristol's Lord Mayor.The studios were built at Arnos Court and cost more than £250,000

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OTD 1843 the last four-horse stagecoach ran between London and Bristol. The number of passengers on the daily service had been dwindling since the arrival of Brunel's railway in Bristol. #TheLittleBookofBristolfrom #TheHistoryPress.

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Good to see that Kate Adie who worked on #BBC Radio Bristol in its early days wil be back in the city as star speaker of #CliftonLitFest. Also on the bill is Jonathan Dimbleby.

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Samuel Morley who became a philanthropist and Member of Parliament for Bristol was born OTD 1809. Every year that he was an MP (1868-1885) Morley, the son of a hosier, gave £20,000 to the city to be used for good causes. #TheLittleBookofBristol from #TheHistoryPress

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Delighted to say I've been asked to take part in #CliftonVilageLitFest along with Kate Adie, Jonathan Dimbleby & others. #TheLittleHistoryofBristol from #TheHistoryPress

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The controversial philanthropist and slave trader Edward Colston died at Mortlake Surrey. He was buried in Bristol where his funeral procession included a hearse drawn by six horses. #TheLittleBookofBristol.

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OTD social reformer Mary Carpenter opened the first girls' reformatory in the country in the Red Lodge on Bristol's Park Row. It is now a museum.
#TheLittleBookofBristol from #TheHistoryPress.

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Delighted to say I've been asked to take part in #CliftonVilageLitFest along with Kate Adie, Jonathan Dimbleby & others. #TheLittleHistoryofBristol from #TheHistoryPress

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OTD 1975 the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) opened its first pub in Britain by taking over the Fox at Easton, Bristol. Alas,the pub is no more and Camra's plans to open a chain of pubs didn't materialise.#TheLittleBookofBristol

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OTD 1795 The poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge married Sarah Fricer at St. #MaryRedcliffe church,Bristol. #TheLittleBookofBristol

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Bristol's first #Sheriff was appointed by the King OTD 1373. At one time the Sheriff had to attend floggings, hangings and executions...but no more. The #HighSheriff is still a royal appointment.#TheLittleHistoryofBristol from #TheHistoryPress

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Did you know #Bristol has more #plaques - of many sizes, shapes and colours - than any other city outside London? The number increases tomorrow when a plaque commerating a suffragette who whipped Winston Churchill is unveiled at BristolPrison.#BristolPlaques from #TheHistoryPress

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The last Pie Poudre Court, started in Norman times, was held outside the #StagandHounds pub OTD 1973. #TheLittleBookofBristol from #TheHistoryPress

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#CliftonCollege opened OTD 1862 with a service in Big School for the 60 boys on the school's register. #TheLittleBookofBristol from #TheHistoryPress

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It was OTD 1973 that Concorde made its first non-stop crossing of The Atlantic completing the journey in 3hrs and 32 mins. The Anglo-French built supersonic aircraft touched down in America 13 minutes ahead of schedule. #TheLittleBookofBristol from #TheHistoryPress.

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OTD 1921 The Memorial stadium was officially opened in Bristol in memory of 300 local rugby players who fell in the Great War. The Memorial Stadium became the home of Bristol RFC. In the opening game Bristol beat Cardiff 19-3. #TheLittleBookofBristol from #TheHistoryPressPress