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Public art & sculpture · South West England

Bristol's Own

Free admission

Bristol's Own — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Maisy and Friends - geograph.org.uk - 5027873

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bristol's Own is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Bristol Township is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 54,291 at the 2020 census, making it the 13th largest municipality in the state. Bristol Township, along with Bristol Borough, is a cultural hub for Lower Bucks County, hosting celebrations of African and Latino heritage. Parts of the township consist of the neighborhoods of Fairless Hills and Levittown. It is located within the Delaware Valley (i.e. the Philadelphia metropolitan area).

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Background

History

Before Bristol Township was settled, it was populated by the Lenape Indian tribe. It was formed as Buckingham Township in 1692 and was renamed Bristol Township in 1702. The springs at Bath, in Bristol Township, were popular among wealthy Philadelphians for a time, but lost popularity to those in Saratoga Springs, New York. The Delaware Canal was built in 1831 and connected Bristol to Easton, 60 miles to the north. Still, until the 1950s, Bristol Township was largely agricultural. In 1952, William Levitt began construction of his Levittown, which was located partly in Bristol Township. The Phineas Pemberton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The War Dog…

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Coordinates
51.4575, -2.5972
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS2 8BJ
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Official site
www.hollow.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bristol's Own?
Bristol's Own is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS2 8BJ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
Who owns Bristol's Own?
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Is Bristol's Own free to visit?
Yes, Bristol's Own is free to enter.
How do I get to Bristol's Own?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BS2 8BJ. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency.