I had a day out in Bristol yesterday following an early hospital appointment, and passed a couple of ruined buildings on the way back to my hotel.
St James’ Presbyterian Church (also known as Welsh Congregational Church). Much of it was destroyed during the Blitz, and all that remains is the tower and main doors that have been incorporated into modern buildings.
Brickwork and glass used to tie the old building to the new. Note the gert big crane in the background.
The church tower at the left of the photo’ is part of the St James’ Priory, a completely different building to the Presbyterian church, and untouched by the devastation caused by the Luftwaffe.
Coming down!
The Priory next door.
Temple Church, also ruined in the same raid during the Blitz, originally founded by the Knights Templar.
It was deemed to be of great historic value, so the arches were reinforced with modern materials.
Some of the original flooring.
Possibly the remains of an old stone seat.
Outside.
Much like the lesser known tower in Pisa, the tower started to lean not long after it was first built around 1460.
Shoved up against new buildings on one side, but set beside a small park.
Photos from previous visits to Bristol.
St Peter’s Church, also bombed on the same night as the other two churches.
An old gateway on Cumberland Road.
The gateway to the “New Gaol”. I must go back again now the repair work has been completed.
