Join the Vaulted Chambers Story by Bristol Parks & Green Spaces https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue Find out more about the remains of Bristol Castle, follow the Vaulted Chambers' refurbishment progress and have your say on the future of the venue! en-us 2020-08-10 12:39:14 UTC 2026-01-28 14:03:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3f0.png Hide and Seek BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674226962 The Vaulted Chambers has multiple nooks like this - What do you think they could have been used for?]]> 2020-08-10 13:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674226962 Look, there's another! BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674247431 2020-08-10 14:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674247431 Did You Know? BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674324598 Built in the 11th century by Robert the first Earl of Gloucester, Bristol Castle was once the largest Norman castle in England,]]> 2020-08-10 14:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674324598 Did You Know? BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674350948 This sally port served as a postern gate accessed via an underground tunnel, allowing the castle’s defenders to leave the castle and attack besiegers]]> 2020-08-10 15:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674350948 Artistic Impressions BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674377192 This is a watercolour by Hugh O’Neill in 1821 showing the interior of the vaulted chambers – courtesy of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery]]> 2020-08-10 15:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674377192 What are the Vaulted Chambers? BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674383638 The only part of Bristol Castle that survives above ground are the vaulted chambers, the ceilings of which are formed by a series of interconnecting carved stone arches over two rooms. The building was probably once the entrance to the castle’s great hall.]]> 2020-08-10 15:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674383638 A Virtual Tour of the Vaulted Chambers BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674388850 2020-08-10 15:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674388850 "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head..." BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674428815 After some much needed repairs the roof is now watertight. As this is a scheduled monument the roof had to be repaired with materials sympathetic to the original structure. ]]> 2020-08-10 15:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/674428815 Fancy a Bite? BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675377799 The Vaulted Chambers has been repurposed as a café. What do you want to see on the menu?]]> 2020-08-11 07:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675377799 Craftsmanship from top... BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675381040 2020-08-11 08:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675381040 .... to bottom! BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675381467 2020-08-11 08:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675381467 https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675417219 Castle Park is for pizza and drinks on sunny days - Fay and Ed]]> 2020-08-11 09:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675417219 BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675593408 Could do something like this???

Martin Fraser in Bishopston]]> 2020-08-11 13:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/675593408 Here for your prescription? BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1424914322 In the 1660s, the vaulted chambers – one of the few castle buildings to escape demolition – was incorporated into a new house on the corner of Tower Street and Castle Street.

During the Victorian era, Castle Street was Bristol’s main high street, full of shops and traders.

The vaulted chambers building was let to Boots the chemist in the 1930s.
]]> 2021-04-16 11:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1424914322 Did You Know? BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1424915412 Oliver Cromwell was responsible for the demolition of Bristol Castle in 1656 following an Act of Parliament. ]]> 2021-04-16 11:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1424915412 Spring update BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1425063339 New electrics are going in... ready for a brand spanking new kitchen.]]> 2021-04-16 12:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1425063339 How Do I Use Padlet? BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1425071105 Click anywhere on your screen to upload a photo, a comment or thought, a video... anything! You can also like or comment on other posts.]]> 2021-04-16 12:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1425071105 BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1654883769 Unfortunately the chemist was bombed in the Bristol Blitz in World War 2, but the Vaulted Chambers inside survived.]]> 2021-07-19 15:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1654883769 https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1671581054 What an amazing survivor: 3 English civil wars, 2 world wars, Oliver Cromwell, Boots the chemists, a tobacconist, taggers and neglect…bring it on!]]> 2021-08-07 07:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1671581054 The new coffee machine is installed and ready to go! BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1678018016 2021-08-13 10:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1678018016 Benches now installed BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1693873635 2021-08-24 15:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1693873635 Take a seat BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1693878495 2021-08-24 15:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1693878495 Oooh look at you! Building gets fresh paint job BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1693880572 2021-08-24 15:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1693880572 Let's turn up the gas! BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1693882733 2021-08-24 15:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1693882733 Find out opening times and more on our website: BristolParks https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1775202153 2021-09-28 16:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/BristolParks/3d5upuhkxh5jgfue/wish/1775202153