Explore Bristol and online activities over the holidays, brought to you by the Global Lounge
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Bristol Cathedral is one of England’s great medieval churches. It originated as an Augustinian Abbey, founded c. 1140 by prominent local citizen, Robert Fitzharding, who became first Lord Berkeley. (more…)
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‘Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a very attractive venue, and home to countless treasures from in and around Bristol, and from further afield. Explore the collections of art, nature and history. Find out about the last billion years of Earth’s history, explore the region’s natural wonders and discover more about people’s lives, past and present.’ You can do all of this from the comfort of your home by accessing this well designed online tour available on demand.
Other great gifts include 3 online talks on various dates and times in December. For details on how to access these free talks, see the QUICK INFO section beneath the title of each talk.
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Ever wondered how the most iconic landmark of Bristol, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, came to life? Access these online historical records and artefacts and explore ‘a history, rich and fascinating, with a story that begins in 1754’. It will unfold the events that took place and put a spotlight on the courageous people who had a vision for the future. (more…)
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‘SS Great Britain is a museum ship and former passenger steamship, known as Bristol’s number one attraction.’ Use the link to access the free virtual map and tour. See this link for more STUFF TO DO AT HOME, including Fun&Games, Design&Make, Collection Stories, Life On Board Videos, Virtual Archive In Five, and Global Stories. (more…)
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‘The British Museum, in the Bloomsbury area of London, is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture. Its permanent collection of some eight million works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence, having been widely collected during the era of the British Empire. (more…)
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Welcome to The New Room, the oldest Methodist building in the world, right here in Broadmead, Bristol! This fascinating building was built in 1739 by famous preacher, John Wesley, and his friend. Above the chapel are the rooms in which Wesley and other preachers lived. (more…)