Clifton windows, Bristol

Who'd live in a house like this? Me, please!

Who’d live in a house like this? Me, please!

I probably shouldn’t, but I never did have any willpower, and I know you’ll want one last Bristol stroll with me.  You do, don’t you?  I promise to keep it short.

I came across this extraordinary beauty
Whilst strolling
And round the corner, this lesser one
The plaque, Sir Abraham Roberts, a distinguished Indian general, in case you wonered

The plaque, Sir Abraham Roberts, a distinguished Indian general, in case you wondered

We seem to be in a very genteel and affluent area of Bristol but, as I stroll, people are going about their every day, and we nod and exchange smiles.  It’s good to be here.

How about lazing in a hammock?
You know you want to!
There are lots to choose from in this magnificent row

I am purely following my nose, and hoping that I will arrive somewhere I recognise.  I hadn’t realised that Clifton had such mighty architecture as Royal York Crescent.  Adjoining Clifton Village, it is a Grade II listed terrace of 46 houses.  Allegedly the longest terrace in Europe, building began in 1791 but was not completed until 1820.  What is indisputable is that the views from up here are far reaching.

Next, a treat for shoppers

Next, a treat for shoppers

Shops in all sizes
And colours
With interesting food, too

Clifton Arcade is the very height of temptation.  Small, but perfectly formed, it has ’17 unique shops set in Victorian splendour’. Originally opened in 1878, it then fell into disrepair. Beautifully restored, you can even take a virtual tour on the link I have enclosed, and pop in for coffee at the Primrose Cafe.

I have a daughter who would adore this window

I have a daughter who would adore this window

A veritable Aladdin's cave of nostalgia

A veritable Aladdin’s cave of nostalgia

I promised to be short, so maybe this is a good time to leave you browsing.  There are modern items alongside the nostalgia.  Have fun, won’t you?  I really do need to go.

For those of you I have confused (sorry, Meg) I have a 2 week laze about in the Algarve, then am home for 6 days before gallivanting off to a wedding in Poland.  Sigh!  The things you have to do to be Restlessjo.  But first I must link to Dawn, who loves lingering at windows.

No more Bristol!  Toodle pip!

 

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  4. Once again such beautiful captures of the beauty around you Jo. I love the statues. They do give a certain kind of charm to that lovely building.

    Oh, I would shop there all day long for sure. Now just to go and find that millionaire that will pay for all those goodies. 😆

    Thanks for a wonderful virtual trip once again. ♥

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  9. Clifton, is such a beautiful area .. with the most stunning houses. I think I have to spend a day or two there … at my next visit. Fantastic post and all I love your window shopping. Amazing how much we got out from our visits in Bristol and two so different views .. on a lovely city.

    Thanks for bringing me along.

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    1. Hi sweetheart! I’m gallivanting again! We checked in to a hotel in the Alentejo just for the night and I’m using free Wifi to have a quick catch up. Are you in Berlin yet? Be good to yourself xxx

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  13. Bristol should pay you for giving it such good press! I’ll be sorry to move on, although the Algarve probably has its attractions too, and we know about Poland. I don’t know about life in the Indian general’s house: think of the housework, and the weight being carried on the shoulders of those poor statues under the balcony. You’ve captured the lovely curve of terraces (why are our roads mostly straight?) I love the colours – pink and Greek island blue – and I’m impressed by your through-glass shots. I’d be tempted into Papersmiths, even though I’ve just disposed of a wheelie bin full of paper.

    Enjoy the agonies of being restlessjo! I’m sure you’ll bear the suffering with equilibrium. See you when you return home.

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    2. Cows??? 🙂 🙂 I was! I’m home very briefly. I managed a few comments when I went up to the Alentejo for an overnight stay. What a blissful time we had! Not sure when I’ll find time to tell the stories but I’ll come and see you soon.

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  16. That magnificent row was my favorite. Looked like the set of a movie (Mary Poppins, Oliver, My Fair Lady). I also loved ‘a treat for shoppers’ and that magnificent jeweled head cover in the Aladdin’s cave of nostalgia. Great to see this Bristol post. Glad you don’t have willpower.

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  17. Clifton is affluent all right! Gorgeous eh? Or maybe a tad pretentious? Lovely photos and the windows are cool. Jude is right there is a nice Victorian arcade in Cardiff Exeter used to have had one but it was destroyed in the blitz.
    Happy holidays honey, warn Tavira that I’m on my way!

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    1. I guess because Bristol is much bigger there’s not such a problem with crowding. Years since I was in Bath so I can’t really judge, but I did love what I saw of Bristol (and that was quite a lot! 🙂 ) Thanks for your lovely company, Viv.

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