32 reasons why Bristol is the most colourful city in the UK

A campaign group want to make Bristol the UK’s capital of colour. As Bristol Colour Capital launch their bid, we bring you 32 reasons why Bristol is a shoo-in for the title.

1. This aerial shot of Totterdown

2. This row of houses perched above the floating harbour in Clifton Wood

3. This art installation at Pithay Studios

 

A photo posted by evansgaz (@evansgaz) on Sep 3, 2016 at 5:37am PDT

4. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

 

A photo posted by Bristol Balloon Fiesta (@bristolballoon) on Jul 31, 2015 at 3:10am PDT

5. These houses on St Luke’s Crescent that you can see from the train when you arrive at Temple Meads

6. The light shining off the rain while Primal Scream warmed up for Massive Attack’s homecoming

 

Just had this flashback to last weekend. #igersbristol #Bristol247 #massiveattack

A photo posted by Bristol24/7 (@bristol247) on Sep 8, 2016 at 1:22am PDT

7. These little critters who came to town in the summer of 2015

 

A photo posted by Louis Emanuel (@louisjemanuel) on Sep 10, 2015 at 7:45am PDT

8. This campervan parked outside these houses in Clifton Wood

9. This bit of evidence that it’s even colourful when it rains

 

A photo posted by @igersbristol on Apr 4, 2016 at 12:22pm PDT

10. This comedy sign that appeared shortly after the Bristol Crocodile first reared its head

 

A photo posted by @igersbristol on Jan 6, 2016 at 12:44pm PST

11. This Clifton Suspension Bridge tribute in solidarity after the Paris attacks (yes, we know it’s fake)

 

A photo posted by @igersbristol on Nov 14, 2015 at 11:38am PST

12. These epaulettes that the police wear during Pride

Our fab new rainbow epaulettes, ready for @wearefest #BristolPride ???? http://t.co/DAo1rnX0Mf | #PoliceWithPride pic.twitter.com/RRYasB7v1F

— ASPolice LGBT+ (@ASPoliceLGBT) July 7, 2015

13. This famous fried chicken joint on Stokes Croft

 

A photo posted by Louis Emanuel (@louisjemanuel) on Mar 27, 2016 at 3:09am PDT

14. The graffiti at Upfest annual street art festival

 

A photo posted by Urban Paint Festival (@upfest) on Jul 25, 2015 at 11:55am PDT

15. This bicycle sculpture in Clifton

 

A photo posted by Stride Treglown (@stride_treglown) on Sep 15, 2016 at 3:01am PDT

16. This little green boat in the sunshine

17. This attempt to turn the Bearpit into a ball pit for giants

 

A photo posted by @projectawesomebristol on Sep 13, 2016 at 8:23am PDT

18. The walkway on the railway bridge in Montpelier

19. The Polygon row of houses in Cliton

20. This time when the old mayor put on the wrong trousers for a press call

21. The cladding on this scaffolding next to Bristol Bridge (before it got blown away in the wind)

 

A photo posted by Nick Horne (@nick.horne) on Sep 11, 2016 at 12:57pm PDT

22. The yellow Bristol ferry boats 

I love Independence I does pic.twitter.com/ELu7MCmqED

— Bristol Ferry (@BristolFerry) June 17, 2016

23. This mural on Church Road

24. And this mural on the side of a factory in Avonmouth

25. This new paint job on the side of a house in Montpelier by Alex Lucas

 

A photo posted by Alex Lucas (@lucas_antics) on Sep 6, 2016 at 12:52am PDT

26. Alex Lucas’ actual house just around the corner

27. This pile of salad at Matina takeaway in St Nick’s market

 

A photo posted by St Nicholas Market (@stnicksmarket) on Apr 24, 2015 at 8:44am PDT

28. This ridiculous cake from Ahh Toots

 

A photo posted by St Nicholas Market (@stnicksmarket) on Apr 20, 2015 at 3:48am PDT

29. These modern additions to Clifton Wood

30. The Thali Cafe in Southville

Discover Gentleman’s Wit perfect for feisty flavours #Southville #craftbeer @CamdenBrewery https://t.co/ETyIywEx0O pic.twitter.com/HK1ZLzo3fJ

— The Thali Cafe (@thethalicafe) September 10, 2016

31. This sunset down the Avon Gorge

 

A photo posted by Andrew Coleman (@andy_coleman83) on Sep 11, 2016 at 10:08am PDT

32. This rhino

 

A photo posted by Ryan Willshear (@willshear_photography) on Sep 3, 2016 at 8:33am PDT

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