Bristol as our ancestors saw it, c.1853 We now take a view of the celebrated POTTERY, on Temple Backs, near Temple Church, known as THE BRISTOL POTTERY, under the firm of POUNTNEY and Co. The ware manufactured here bears a strong resemblance to that of the late Messrs. WEDGWOOD & Co., and still, we believe, forms an article of considerable export, in addition to the demand at home. Strangers will find a great gratification in visiting it. And here we would observe that there are several other important Stone and Earthenware Potteries in Temple Street, and in Thomas Street adjoining. Returning to Temple Street, we view the JEWS' SYNAGOGUE, which was consecrated and opened for public worship with great ceremony in August, 1842. Our attention is next directed to DR. THOMAS WHITE'S HOSPITAL, which has lately been newly fronted. It was originally built in 1609, for eight men and sixteen women, each of whom receive 6s. weekly. Just upon entering Bath Street, we pass the COUNTERSLIP BAPTIST CHAPEL, erected in 1805, and near it is a building opened in 1844 for the reception of children of all denominations of Christians, called the COUNTERSLIP SABBATH AND DAY SCHOOLS. Upwards of five hundred children are taught in these schools. The BRISTOL PORTER BREWERY is on the right, in Bath Street; and further on we pass the TALBOT INN AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL ... -- Josephine Jeremiah http://www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com