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Bristol Roots

Delving into the rich industrial past of Bristol with passion and precision

About Bristol Industrial Archaeology

Dedicated to uncovering and sharing Bristol's rich industrial past through research, events, and community engagement.

Historic brick warehouse with old machinery remnants in Bristol, bathed in warm afternoon light.
Historic brick warehouse with old machinery remnants in Bristol, bathed in warm afternoon light.

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A vintage steam engine wheel with intricate metalwork, set against a cloudy sky.
A vintage steam engine wheel with intricate metalwork, set against a cloudy sky.

Gallery

Snapshots capturing Bristol's rich industrial past.

Close-up of aged factory bricks with faded painted signage from the early 1900s.
Close-up of aged factory bricks with faded painted signage from the early 1900s.
Rusty mining tools resting on wooden beams inside an old South Gloucestershire mine.
Rusty mining tools resting on wooden beams inside an old South Gloucestershire mine.
Black and white photo of early engineers working on a stationary steam engine.
Black and white photo of early engineers working on a stationary steam engine.
Historic map of Bristol’s industrial sites pinned on a wooden board.
Historic map of Bristol’s industrial sites pinned on a wooden board.
A weathered plaque commemorating the International Early Engines Conference.
A weathered plaque commemorating the International Early Engines Conference.