On Bristol - A Partial Reappraisal

[danieldwilliam]

I am often harsh about Bristol.

I’ve been visiting Bristol for about 15 years now. At first as a accountancy trainee, latterly as a good place to take Bluebird for our monthly access weekends.

Over the years, and more so in more recent years, I’ve noticed a real improvement in the city. It has more things to do, more cultural capital, the city centre seems less shaby, the pubs and restuarants more enjoyable.

I think this is backed up by statisitcs and surveys showing that the city enjoys a strong economy and a good standard of living.

There are still problems but I no longer hate visiting.

Comments

[danieldwilliam.livejournal.com]

I think it is more spread out. There are more houses and fewer flats. Also the river and harbour in Bristol create, at least the feeling of, separation.

And Leith, in Edinburgh, seems to sort of exist in a parallel dimension where it is at one and the same time part of Edinburgh but not part of Edinburgh.