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

[widgetfox.livejournal.com]

Repentant but defiant.

[rhythmaning.livejournal.com]

I like Bristol. I have been visiting repeatedly since the 1970s (when I went for an interview at the university).

I think it is an eminently livable-in city, in ways which Edinburgh is but London, I feel, isn't.

Interestingly, it feels bigger than Edinburgh, but, according to Google, Edinburgh has a population of 450k and Bristol 428k. It may just be more spread out, or, perhaps, the places I want to get to are more spread out.