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858 days ago
Again at Henleaze Library in Bristol a free show of the goings on of all the strange and wonderfull creatures that are hiding on the streets and buildings of Bristol.. Come along at 10:30 in the morning on Tuesday the 31st of July 2007 to find out what happened to the giant hedge dragon and many other fantastic creatures . How to find us: Henleaze Library is opposite the Waitrose supermarket in Northumbria Drive in Westbury Park, Bristol. A number 54 bus from the centre of Bristol stops directly opposite.
1091 days ago
The Beastly Bristol show at Henleaze Library on Saturday 25th November was a great success; The show is now animated, and the menagerie of strange creatures were even seen to crawl across the Library wall and across the ceiling! In addition to learning how to spot sixteen different variety of ESTS, (The Long- est had been spotted and reported to us by Sophie at the talk the week before at the Book Cupboard), our brave and fearless young Beastly Bristol Guides discovered another five different sorts of ESTS and we are pleased to announce that they have now all received their official EST Hunter certificates. The discoverers were: Millie for the : Spooki est smelli est Snappi est Hairy est Alex for the Ugli est Charlotte for the Clever est Jasmine for the: Cheeki est Skinni est Strong est wrigli est Shy est Fiery est ...
1150 days ago
As part of Bristol Libraries Book week, 9th to the 18th of November, there will be a slide show and talk about some of the amazing creatures that couldn't get into the Beastly Bristol book. There will be a quiz, and maybe a book signing if you already have a copy of Beastly Bristol. A bit like the poor dinasaurs that got left out of the Ark! Saturday 11th November at 2:30pm at the 'Book Cupboard, Gloucester Rd, Bristol. Saturday 25th November 2006 starting at 10:30 am, Henleaze Library, Northumbria Drive, (opposite the Waitrose Supermarket). I will post information about any other book week events as I learn of them. If you want to know what the word on the street is about the book, here is a copy of a recent review from an unlikely source; by Dr Peter Fleming at The Historical Research centre at the University of the West of England, UWE: Beastly Bristol the book for Brave and Adventurous Children ISBN 1 904537 529 ...
1217 days ago
I am willing to lead a weekend walk to show people a selection of the delightful items I found, but could not be included in our Beastly Bristol book due to lack of space, there are even more creatures than are shown on the photo gallery. It seem that every time I go out a few more creatures spring into view! So if you are interested in a guided exploration post a comment
1227 days ago
They say that 'Walls have ears' but did you know that in Bristol, they also have eyes and fangs! Have you discovered the amazing collection of creatures watching your every move? Did you even realize that when you walk around Bristol you are being watched? Hundreds and hundreds of animals are watching you, some watch you from rooftops, others are hiding around corners or even peering from the pavements! Some of the animals are Very Strange, some Very Fierce while others are Very Funny – but all, from Aardvarks to Zebras can be found on our streets, to see them visit our gallery. that now has over 250 pictures of Beastly Bristol, (Run the Photo Album and slide show on the right side of this window to see titles, and infomation about each. Are you brave enough to accept our challenge to become a Bristol Explorer? I’m sure you are, come with us on our trail to discover a complete alphabet of amazing animals you ...
