vane above the bar would let merchants know whether it was safe for their ships to negotiate the treacherous Avon Gorge.
The Old Council House was built as the city council chamber and treasurer's office between 1824 and 1827 on the site of the old St Ewan's church. The council moved to the new Council House on College Green and the building was subsequently used as Magistrates' courts.
Built in 1746 to compliment
the 15th century with the north-east tower being added in 1716. The church is surrounded on three sides by pedestrian passageways and built into surrounding buildings. Over the south nave is a priests room and over the north a Georgian coffee room. The most notable monument is to Edward Colston.
Built in 1810, the Commercial Rooms was originally a club for mercantile interests and during the mid-19th century was a haunt for local prostitutes. The retained wind
San Carlo
44 Corn Street
Bristol
BS1 1HQ
0117 922 6586
San Carlo Bristol offers a very unique experience with its own individual identity and great Italian food based in the heart of the city centre.
As with all San Carlo restaurants, bristol is not a theme restaurant but a highly lavish exclusive Italian venue for people who appreciate fine food, good service, luxurious and comfortable surroundings and indeed value for money.