Bristol’s incredible Floating Harbour has many faces. Just downstream from Bristol Bridge lie Castle Park and the haunting ruins of St. Peter’s Church. On the night of 24th November, 1940, this area was almost completely destroyed in the first major bombing raid on Bristol of the Second World War. These days it’s a place for strolling and letting your cares drift away.
The church is no longer accessible to the public, but I was delighted to find, wrapped around it, a tiny physics garden. Magnolia, fraying tulips and iris, all vernal creations if ever I saw one.
I often manage to link to Paula because Thursday’s Special, isn’t it? Her version of Spring is exquisite. But I’m very mean with Ailsa. Let her take you for a walk in the Garden this week.
restlessjo 
Love that curvy bridge.
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It’s new since I was there 2 years ago, Eddy, and it’s a beauty. 🙂
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The lines look very natural, a tip of my hat to the carpenter(s) that did the railing 🙂
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So gorgeous Jo. Lush and green and those flowers make me sigh. Starting to see hints of spring here now. 🙂
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Overnight the trees seem to have turned green here, Sue. I even languished in our garden yesterday for a while 🙂 🙂
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Spring is the best, but I also love summer and Autumn…..winter not so much. The flowers are gorgeous. Bristol is a lively and exciting city, I should visit more often 😄
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There seemed to be lots going on, Gilda, but still some peaceful spots too. I like that combination. 🙂
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Had family who lived near Bristol at one time. Also, when my father was in the RAF we were based at St Athan in South Wales for three years, from ’66. to ’69, before moving to Chester. On one school outing as kids, I must have been 8 or 9, we went to Bristol zoo. We went by boat!
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That would be fun 🙂 🙂
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A glorious day you have – and you are enjoying it! Here is 6 degrees and a cold, windy drizzle. Not even my dog wanted to go out…
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I’d love to see your country but I think I’d have to bring my own weather with me, Leya 🙂 🙂
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;-D Please do!
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Beautiful! I love tulips!
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Thank you! They were gorgeous 🙂 🙂
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A juggler in front of an old castle, it can’t get better than that. 🙂
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When I walked past later he was practising tightrope! 🙂 🙂
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Thanks for brightening my day, Jo. The tulips are spectacular!
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They’ve been lovely this year, Jill 🙂 🙂 Just going over now.
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Oh woow! Those tulips are huge, the ones in the Netherlands are smaller 😉
Nice place to walk around indeed.
Have a nice day! 🙂
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Thank you so much. It’s a glorious day here, but with a fresh wind. 🙂
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It’s lovely when a ruin becomes a poignant part of the living landscape.
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I don’t know if there are any plans to renovate, Ann. It really is a ruin, and quite beautiful for itself but I think there may be safety issues. 🙂
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Hopefully the safety issues will be addressed at some stage.
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Oh, what a lovely wander to get me in the mood for doing my exercise class!
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A few physical jerks! Just the thing, Sue. 🙂 I’ve been languishing in the garden watching the washing dry while my husband has a laptop crisis. 😦 Off to t’ai chi now. 🙂
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Hope you had a good tai chi session, Jo!
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Excellent, Sue 🙂
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Good!
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Oh those beautiful tulips. I don’t mind the fraying. 🌷Enjoy your sunny day, Jo. I’m off to do the same…before the rain returns.
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Got to grab every last second here, Julie 🙂 🙂
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Very beautiful flower photos. I did find the story of church very interesting. Thank You sharing it with us.
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Bristol has a fascinating history, Sartenada. I wish I had time to tell more. 🙂 Thanks for your company.
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Spring, flowers, green colors, smells….the best of the best!
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Super dooper! 🙂 🙂
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Oh to be in Warsaw now that spring is there! I Di remember all it’s glories. However, autumn is lovely here – sunshine, warm days, birds and friends, English speaking!
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That last is a bonus. 🙂 🙂 Mick is in crisis here this morning. His hard drive has gone on the laptop and he’s so busy with work- it’s like his right arm. 😦 I, meanwhile, languish in the sunshine. Striding off to t’ai chi now 🙂 🙂 Breezy hugs!
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Wonderful colours
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Probably the best time of the year for colour here 🙂 🙂
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The post I read just before this one was a Southern Hemisphere blogger extolling the virtues of autumn! Now I’ve seen the best of both worlds.
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I’m holding out hopes for a bit of Summer, Anabel. Bright and breezy here this morning. 🙂 🙂
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We’ve had several lovely days in a row. Shsh, don’t tell anyone in case it goes away!
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We’re on our second 🙂 🙂
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Oh la la! It shouts of spring my dear Jo. Beauty-ful! I will link to your Monday walk tomorrow 😀
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Thank you very much, Paula 🙂 🙂 I’m off to enjoy another sunny day. They have been few and far between up here. Sending breakfast hugs!
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Have fun, Jo!
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Oh, Jo, …..you took me to Bristol with you, this morning….
Thank you !
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Taxi service or ferry? 🙂 🙂 Glad to offer you a ride, Anna. Wishing you a lovely week.
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