Public Sculpture of Bristol

Situated on the scenic River Avon, the West Country city of Bristol, England, has an abundance of public sculpture adorning its historic streets, buildings, and squares. This volume draws attention to over two hundred of these works through illustrations, biographical entries, and essays, including a detailed survey of Bristol’s church monuments. Dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, Bristol was a major regional center as infamous for its slave trade as it was renowned for its sherry and manufacturing, and its fascinating history lives on in its monuments. The wealth of information that Public Sculpture of Bristol makes available will entice visitors to this vibrant city as well as encourage its guardians to plan for the conservation of its rich heritage.