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Prefab Story
Dave Drew
The story of prefab housing in Bristol, from the 1940s into the new millennium.0:48
A Wooden Bench
Dave Drew
A Bristol driving instructor uses a novel way to find a nice area of the town to live in.2:15
Reflections as seen…
Mike
A poem about the uncertain future for elderly people living in Bristol prefab homes, marked by Bristol City Council for demolition.4:59
The Burly Hindu
Bhupi Bowri
Mr Bhupi Bowri remembers being at Delhi and witnessing Jawaharlal Nerhu’s famous 'Tryst of Destiny' speech as India's…2:07
A graduate’s tale
Chad
Chad gets on his bike and finds a job in Bristol City Council.3:18
Junior’s story
Junior
Junior talks about how working for Bristol City Council has changed him from a difficult youth to a youth play worker, engaging…0:48
My Roman Villa
Charlie
Charlie plays the part of a snobby Roman, and shows us around her modern villa, now an ancient ruin in Lawrence Weston.1:44
My Bristol
Helen
Helen comes back to see where she was born in Bristol, 21 years ago. It may not be for the last time…1:35
Kingsfield Past and…
Dave and Adam
Kingsfield School burnt down in 1976. Two modern-day pupils look back over how it was and how it is now.3:23
Zimbabwe Relief
Martin Munemo
Martin uses his freedom to travel by helping children in Zimbabwe.0:58
A Commuter’s tale
Anon
A view of Bristol from the top floor of a bus.7:40
Long Stay Hospitals…
Colin Dean
Colin talks about the mistreatment of people with learning difficulties in long stay hospitals, and shows some of the equipment…