Better Bristol magazine

From the Chair. Setting out a vision for the future.
Bristol Civic Society Design Awards 2026 Tony Berongoy describes developments that have made a positive contribution to Bristol through excellence in design.
Major developments in Bristol  Simon Birch and Willie Harbinson comment on a selection of important proposals.
Getting High – Bill Evans gives a brief history of high rise public housing.
St Philip’s Marsh Masterplan explained Alan Morris describes transformative plans for this unique part of Bristol.
Regenerating Ashton Court Mansion Josh Nesfield reports on exciting and well-overdue plans.
Phew, what a scorcher! Eugene Byrne looks back on how the great heat of ’76 affected Bristol.
The air that we breathe  Mike Manson gives a historical perspective to air pollution in Bristol.
Windmill Hill City Farm – celebrates its 50th birthday this year Eugene Byrne looks into the story.
A time capsule beneath the Old City Bristol’s hidden wartime treasure beneath the Corn Exchange. By Duncan McKellar.
Cabot Gate Timna Lyons questions the architectural language of the proposed 28 storey Cabot Gate development.
Making a connection Gordon Young describes how the Panel ensures that plaques link notable individuals with appropriate buildings.
One-time leader of the world’s most populous democracy A blue plaque commemorates Indira Gandhi’s brief attendance at Badminton School. Gordon Young explains.
Blue plaques? I’ll take two, please . . . Two plaques for a grand Georgian mansion. Gordon Young explains.
Letter to the Editor Ashton Court Mansion and Norman Routledge. Peter Floyd writes.
Book Reviews Mike Manson reads some Bristol Books.

Better Bristol Autumn-Winter 2026