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25th anniversary celebrations for the Tobacco Factory
Having been in use since the early 18th century, the Tobacco Factory was at risk of being torn down to make way for cheaper housing developments in the early 1990s.
Once at risk at being reduced to rubble, the Tobacco Factory is instead celebrating 25 years since it was saved from demolition in 1994 with a weekend of festivities. For local people the Tobacco Factory is as much a landmark as the Clifton Suspension Bridge; an important part of the city’s industrialist heritage.
Over May 25 and 26, the Tobacco Factory will throw open its doors to a host of exciting events throughout the factory complex.
With street food to sample, Cirque De Silk workshops to get engaged in and the regular Sunday market to browse, the weekend promises to celebrate all that the Tobacco Factory has gifted to Bristol since its salvation 25 years ago.
There will also be an art exhibition, celebrating local makers and artists, such as Victoria Willmott, Rebecca Howard and Freya Cumming, among others.
This piece by Victoria Willmott will be on show at the art exhibition
Local musicians and DJ’s will be on hand to provide a soundtrack to the celebrations as they stretch into the night, with appearances from the Bristol Community Big Band and DJ Pete to taking punters from midday to nightfall.
For more information about the Tobacco Factory’s 25th Celebrations, visit www.tobaccofactory.com/whats-on/25-years/
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