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Grand Hotel (Bristol)
The Grand Hotel is a hotel in a Grade II Listed Building in Broad Street in Bristol, England. It opened in 1869 and has been visited by several celebrities, including the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. A major refurbishment programme took place in 2017. Location The Grand Hotel is on Broad Street in the Old City Corner. It a short distance from St John's Arch, one of the original gateways to Bristol. History The hotel was constructed by John Foster and Joseph Wood, replacing two pubs in this location. Construction started in 1864, and it opened in 1869. It was originally known as the White Lion, before being renamed as the Grand Hotel in 1874. It was constructed of limestone ashlar, in a rectangular Italianate Renaissance style. An attic storey was added during the 20th century. The interior was also extensively altered during this time. In World War II, the hotel was used as a residence for various agents, politicians and royalty and served as a link between London and Bris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grand In Broad Street (geograph 5482420)
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