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Many lessons are taught about Bristol, often using the city as a case study at GCSE, but are we telling the full story? It is easy to gloss over the less salubrious parts of Bristol’s past, but these are vital to consider if we are to fully understand the city of today. These resources start with the connection of Bristol to the transatlantic trade in enslaved people, which led to the development of industries ranging from cotton mills and cigarette factories to sugar refineries and breweries. A connection across time is made by looking at a house and the changes it has seen. Contemporary developments in Bristol are explored, including the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone and Paintworks mixed-use development. Teachers and students can further explore creative industries in Bristol, improvements to infrastructure and different views of gentrification in the city.