Second World War

• News / Second World War

  Part of Messerschmitt shot down over Fishponds now on display

  For many years, the piece of metal was used as a mixing bowl to feed chickens

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• Features / bristol blitz

  Survivors remember the Bristol Blitz

  Sunday marks the 84th anniversary of Bristol Blitz

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• News / Second World War

  World War Two bomb experts to help with hotel demolition

  Ordnance specialists say there is an "elevated medium risk" of bombs being unearthed on the site

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• Features / Sea Mills

  Bristol diary unlocks wartime double agent’s secret

  A Sea Mills connection to a Second World War spy has been unearthed

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• Features / history

  St Peter’s church opens its (virtual) doors

  Take a 3D look inside an historic Bristol landmark

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• Features / bristol blitz

  Remembering 80 years since the start of the Bristol Blitz

  The first bombs fell soon after 6pm on November 24 1940

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• News / Castle Park

  Sikh War Memorial & Remembrance Garden officially opened

  The garden is a peaceful way to remember Sikh soldiers' sacrifices

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• Books / graphic novel

  Interview: Benjamin Dickson

  Bristol writer's powerful new graphic novel examines the trauma of the Second World War

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