Bristol's Ties to America Shine in 1940s Review
The article charts Bristol's historic links with America from Cabot's 1497 voyage to 20th century industry. It notes Bristol's role in shipbuilding and aviation, its education scene including the University and Old Vic theatre, and famed sites like Bath and Clifton College. The Lord Mayor welcomes American visitors and recalls wartime aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cabot
Bristol
Matthew
North America
England
America
Clifton
West England
Europe
Britain
Jorsee
H. D. F. Kitto
David Douglas
D. G. James
Southampton University
London
Bristol “Old Vic
Theatre Royal
Doctor Johnson
David Garrick
Bath
Wells
Gloucester
Clifton College
All England
Field Marshall
Earl Haig
Sir Henry Newbolt
Clifton Chapel
Seapost
City of Flowers
Eric Fsnston
Church of the Guild
K. A. L. Brown
Bristols
Manages Tale of Joe Jacobs and the Press Box Roast
Writers rush to file stories after the game and gather in a hotel ballroom for a celebratory meal. They swap tales of old ball days including Joe Jacobs attending a Tigers Cubs game in Detroit on a bitter day. Jacobs quipped I shoulda stood in bed, a line that became famous American humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island
Long John Silver
Llandoger
King Street
Hispaniola
Joe Jacobs
Max Schmeling
Tigers
Cubs
Detroit
Joe
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East Main RD
Portsmouth, R. L
John E. James
Wardwell's
SU Liu
Cabot
Mistress of the Sea
Mistress of the Air
Bristol Aircraft Factories
British Overseas Airways
Brabazon
Electric Light and Power Company
ABC
Mrs.-Tela-S. Wier
Glen Lyon
Water Street
Warren
Allstate Insurance
Dom
Canna
Beach Road
Phoenix
Ind Aaisiel Trust
e-Credit
I Dinate
Masabos Podetil
Syster