**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. Our attention now turns to the Victorians and 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 Saturday walks we take refreshments in a local café or pub. 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.

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