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23 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bristol, England

Updated March 13, 2023

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Found: An Early Merlin Tale, Hidden for Centuries

The fragments tell a new version of the magician's encounter with the enchantress Viviane.
by Sarah Durn

Inside England's Accidental Cat Pub

Feline fans flock to the Bag of Nails, to the surprise of the owner.
by Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey

Keeping Track of Monument Removals Could Be a Full-Time Job

So data scientist Emily Gorcenski created When They Came Down to crowdsource the stories behind the topplings.
by Britta Shoot

Found: A 13th-Century Tale of Merlin and Arthur, Reused as Bookbinding

The early text can help scholars understand how the legend evolved over time.
by Noor Al-Samarrai

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