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The Bristol Story

January 28, 2008 3:23 PM

Bristol launched the world's largest ever city read today with The Bristol Story - a 200 page graphic story telling the history of Bristol from the earliest times to the modern day. Over 140,000 books and reading guides are being given away free in the city.

The launch marks the beginning of Bristol's Portrait of a Nation activities: a year-long celebration of local identity by young people that links with Liverpool's reign as the European Capital of Culture 2008.

Stephen Williams MP for Bristol West said:

"I'm really passionate about encouraging children to enjoy reading. Picking up a book can take you on a great adventure that you'll remember for life. The Bristol Story is a great way to get everyone, adults and children alike, interested in the history of Bristol. Now that work has started on the new Museum of Bristol there is an opportunity to give everyone a thirst for more knowledge about the history of our city."

The Bristol Great Reading Adventure - now in its sixth year - aims to get more people reading. The Bristol Story presents the history of the city in a new and exciting way, accessible to readers of 11 and over. The project runs to 31 March 2008. It is led by Bristol Cultural Development Partnership (BCDP) - Arts Council England, Bristol City Council and Business West.

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