The Bristolian Historian

Hi, I’m Sarah, and I’ve always felt a deep, almost instinctive connection to the history of the city I grew up in. Bristol’s past has never felt distant to me, it feels alive, layered into every street, every stone, every hidden corner. After more than 20 years as a history teacher, and completing a Master’s degree specialising in Bristol’s history, that fascination has only deepened.

But it’s not just academic. As a volunteer at St John on the Wall Church, I’ve spent countless hours inside one of the city’s most extraordinary medieval spaces, standing quite literally within its history. Those moments have shaped how I see Bristol, and how I tell its stories.

This tour is my way of sharing that connection with you. As we walk, I’ll bring to life the people, drama, and hidden moments that shaped this city. I hope, by the end, you won’t just have seen Bristol, you’ll have felt it.