Bristol City grew up in Saxon times where the rivers Avon and Frome converged. A bridge was built in what was then known as Brigstow and people settled there. Bristol was an important port for hundreds of years. The layout of the medieval city is much the same today as it was then. There were four main roads: High Street, Corn Street, Broad Street and Wine Street with many entrances leading to small alleys, yards and courts.
The Exchange was built in 1741-1743 near the junction
with Broad Street. It was previously used as a corn exchange but is now used for offices and St Nicholas Market. Outside the building are four brass tables dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, known as 'nails', at which merchants carried out their business. At the front of the building is a clock showing both Grenwich Mean Time and 'local time'.
The west end nave of All Saints Church on Corn Street survives from the original 12th century church. The east nave and aisles were built in the 15th century with the north-east tower being added in 1716.
Built in 1810, the Commercial Rooms was originally a club for mercantile interests and during the mid-19th century was a haunt for local
Located in the heart of Bristol, bsb Corn Street offers everything from good food and top DJ nights to all the live sporting events.
An exclusive VIP area is available to hire for all occasions, with sublime table service and comfortable surroundings.
bsb Corn Street
41 Corn Street
Bristol
BS1 1HT