Door 18
This is the front entrance to one of the most remarkable buildings in Bristol. It was the Edward Everard Printing Works and is tucked away in the narrow (and perhaps inappropriately named) Broad Street. Edward Everard was a well known and prosperous Bristol printer who commissioned Henry Williams to build the print works in 1900 and the pre-Raphealite art nouveau facade was by William Neatby.
Much of the original building was demolished, but this facade remains and the building has been used as as offices by the NatWest bank, although judging by the chain and padlock on the gate it doesn’t look much in use at the moment.
The beautiful craftsmanship on the gates is really worth a closer look – some fabulous oak and mistletoe designs and a very grand E.
The entrance arch and gates are impressive, but it is the stunning facade above them that sets this building apart from all others. More about this building on the Bristol past website.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 
I’ve no doubt I must have walked past it – probably numerous times – but I can’t consciously remember having done so! Mind you, I am nearly 64 – well that’s my excuse anyway!
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Just go through the archway of St John the Baptist and it is 15 meters on your left. Kind of sandwiched and set back. Easy to miss.
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Have always loved this building and always stop to have a look whenever I’m down in the Centre . . .
Just one thing though I think you might have to start having a Thursday Doors & Gates feature . . . 😉
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Yes…I was stretching the definition of door somewhat. I have other equally challenging doorways in mind for the future.
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Most excellent news . . .
I look forward to more challenging doorways in the future . . . 😉
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Wow! Such a beautiful building, I must look out for it on my next trip over.
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It really is beautiful.
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Stunning is right, Stephen! It would have been a crime against beauty, architecture, and history to get rid of the façade and the gates.
janet
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When it was built it was ridiculed by the locals, but I think the city has grown to love it.
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Love it, so much character! =)
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It is a rose between two thorns.
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That facade is indeed wonderful to behold. Excellent choice this week 🙂
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Thank you Norm.
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Oh, very nice catch! I have a daughter in Bristol and have done many a city walk on my visits, trawling for doors, buildings, Banksy’s and Regency buildings… this is a very nice find, lovely to see!
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Thank you. Bristol is a fabulous city for walking in…so many surprises around every corner.
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Beautiful ironwork indeed. A pity the building is locked up, but then, if it wasn’t the gate would have been less noticeable, I suppose.
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I think you are right. I think there might be alternative access for the office workers.
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