Bristol and Listed Buildings
By admin on Apr 09, 2010 with Comments 0
Romancing the Present through the Past
It goes without saying that some of England’s greatest gifts are its well-kept, historic buildings. A quick glance across the Atlantic makes this all too clear, as places like the United States can only boast buildings with an age of 250 years.
Bristol is no stranger to beautiful, historic buildings, having around 100 Grade I listed buildings, including churches, homes, old markets and schools.
A World without Historical Architecture
It seems hard to imagine an England without these buildings and consequently, they tend to fall under our radar when we are searching for the perfect place to take a date. It is a shame that we do forget because these buildings and monuments are not only beautiful, but often have free or cheap entrance fees, and offer special events (It must be said that these events are most definitely more intellectually stimulating than the latest romantic comedy starring whatever new leggy blonde is popular in Hollywood).
Some personal favourites in Bristol include the Red Lodge Museum, St. Mary Redcliffe and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Taking Part in History
These buildings have housed some of Britain’s most famous individuals, the movers and shakers who shaped this country into what it is today. Thus, it is a wonderful opportunity to show your date how special it is to live in Bristol and to take part in the continued making of that history.
If it is a sunny day, why not take that special someone out to one of the historic squares or have a picnic on one of the estates that surround the city. On a rainy day, visit some of the churches and see the architecture of the 12th century.
Bristol Dating
Bristol dating needn’t be mundane or bound to the traditional dinner and a movie schism. Whether you met on a dating site, in a café, or through friends it can be exciting to explore the past. Visiting a place that means something will show your date that you can do more than choose a good bottle of red wine and laugh at slapstick humour in the cinema.
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