Queen Square
By admin on May 15, 2009 with Comments 0
Queen Square, Bristol is a huge Georgian Square located right in the heart of Bristol between the Waterfront and Welsh Back. Surrounded by stunning Georgian architecure that were previously owned by the merchant class in the 18th century. Most of these buildings are now mainly used as offices.
The centre of the Square itself is usually popular with office workers, especially during the summer months where it is an ideal spot to sit and eat your lunch or simply relax!
The square was planned in 1699 and building finished in 1727. It was named in honour of Queen Anne. The north side and much of the west were destroyed in the Bristol Riots of 1831 and have since been rebuilt. Many of the buildings now having listed building status.
In 1937 the inner city ring road was driven diagonally across the square but in 2000 it was removed and the open space restored.
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