Bristol as our ancestors saw it, c.1853 Queen Square -- From the Square we proceed to that part of the Broad Quay which is called the GROVE, in which are the SEAMAN'S FLOATING CHAPEL, and SAILORS' HOME for the Port of Bristol; and from which the Ferry Boat conveys passengers to and from BATHURST BASIN, where the Welsh and other steamers are constantly arriving and departing. Beyond Bathurst Basin is the BRISTOL GAOL, completed in 1820; and on the opposite side of the river is ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, BEDMINSTER, which was consecrated and opened for public worship in 1831, for the accommodation of the inhabitants in that populous neighbourhood. We now pay our halfpenny and cross over the Bridge at the end of Prince's Street, in which are the old ASSEMBLY ROOMS, and where, in by-gone days, concerts and various public meetings were wont to be held, but which are now transferred to the VICTORIA ROOMS, as being more conveniently situated. Returning again to the Bridge we pass the splendid warehouses some years since built by Messrs. ACRAMAN & Co., and go round the BROAD QUAY to the end of CLARE STREET, and in our progress have an opportunity of witnessing the large ships and steamers taking in and delivering goods for and from different parts of the world. -- Josephine Jeremiah http://www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com