Join Pete Insole on an intriguing two-hour walk in the footsteps of a famous medieval visitor to Bristol.
William Worcestre visited Bristol in 1480 and wrote descriptions of the places he visited, often using his steps to define the length and breadth of streets and buildings. Worcestre’s Latin itineraries are held at the Bodleian Library and are a valuable source for historians and archaeologists. They were used to create the Bristol 1480 map published by the Historic Towns Trust.
Starting at Tower Harratz at the east end of the city’s medieval wall, Pete will lead us along the Portwall to the site of Redcliffe Gate. We’ll then head up Redcliff Street, past the house of William Canynge, to Bristol Bridge, then on to the Marsh Wall, finishing at King Street.
Along the route we’ll be hearing what Worcestre had to say about various locations and looking at some of the archaeological evidence.
Pete Insole is Urban Design Team Manager in the Planning Department at Bristol City Council with nearly 30 years’ experience of working in heritage and place practices in Bristol.
Pete Insole’s walk will start at 6.00pm from The Square, Temple Back East, and end in King Street. Tickets cost £5.
Members will be invited by email to book a place.