Day 1: Travel to Bristol and Induction
Suggestions for other places to visit in Bristol. Below is a list of some of the many other Christian sites in Bristol that you may want to visit before or after registering. There is no need to wait around after registering. You may make your own way to the cathedral for Evensong, rather than waiting for the “official” departure at 15.00, and you could visit the Lord Mayor’s Chapel on the way.
1) The Oldest Methodist Building in the World
- John Wesley’s New Room, 36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE
- ST591734
- walk from hall takes 11 minutes
- See 1) arrow on map below
2) Clifton Cathedral (Bristol RC Cathedral, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year)
- Cathedral Church of SS Peter & Paul, Clifton Park, Bristol, BS8 3BX
- ST573736
- walk from hall takes 26 minutes
- off left hand edge of map, direction shown by “To 2)” arrow on map
3) The Lord Mayor’s Chapel, grade I listed, newly open to the public this year, opposite side of the green to the Anglican Cathedral
- College Green, Park Street, Bristol BS1 5TB
- ST584728
- walk from hall takes 9 minutes
- See 3) arrow on map below
Pilgrimage Newsfeed - Day 1
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Car loaded: we're off to Bristol! Aidan Simons
St Stephen's Church, Bristol
AidanFor some, finding a bed space is the top priority. Danny Thomas
"Aisle" sleep here? Danny Thomas
The lofty heights of our sleeping accommodation at St Stephen's Danny Thomas
Beautifully restored St Stephens, our first overnight fred.adilz
Pilgrims rest in St Stephen's church Bristol Susan Adilz
Prostrate thyself before the altar Aidan Simons
We are spending the night with this guy... St Stephen's church, Bristol Aidan Simons
Around Bristol, before Evensong
Temple Church tower from Victoria Street - the church itself has walls but no roof. Aidan Simons
Church of St Thomas the Martyr - and cranes Aidan Simons
St Stephen's Church tower Aidan Simons
College Green and cathedral, Bristol fred.adilz
Lord Mayor's chapel, Bristol Susan Adilz
Bristol Cathedral, where we attended Evensong and had the Pilgrimage Induction Service, welcomed by the Canon. Susan Adilz
Lord Mayor's chapel, Bristol Susan Adilz
Evensong and Induction Service at Bristol Cathedral
Bristol Cathedral of the Holy and Undivided Trinity Aidan Simons
Interior of the Cathedral Aidan Simons
In Bristol Cathedral Danny Thomas
The Elder Lady Chapel where we had our Induction Service after Evensong Aidan Simons
Induction service and receiving of crosses fred.adilz
Bristol Cathedral Fr Tony Milner
Beautiful modern font in Bristol Cathedral Aidan Simons
Cathedral rood screen and choir Aidan Simons
The Cathedral Cloister Aidan Simons
Leaving the cathedral John Chenery
Leaving the cathedral John Chenery
Vigil Mass at St Mary on the Quay
Filing into St Mary on the Quay for vigil mass Aidan Simons
St Mary on the Quay - built when Catholic churches weren't allowed to look like churches. Aidan Simons
St Mary on the Quay - statue Aidan Simons
St Mary on the Quay, where Fr Tony celebrated the vigil mass Aidan Simons
Dinner in St Stephen's ; coordinator David's nightly address to the pilgrims John Chenery
Goodnight
Our accommodation for the first night Fr Tony Milner
Sister Teresa's Service of Compline between dinner & pudding! Susan Adilz
Not such a bad view from your bed... Aidan Simons
