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Renowned Stokes Croft tattoo studio celebrates 15th anniversary
A Stokes Croft-based tattoo studio has marked a milestone in announcing its 15th birthday celebrations this month.
No Regrets originally launched as a tiny studio in Cheltenham in 2008, but has since gone on to flourish into a successful and thriving industry.
Owner Ben Lakin set up the original studio in collaboration with colour realism expert Max Pwineski. Ben’s connections to Bristol were formed while studying there.
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Bristol’s rich tattoo culture and history pulled him back, where he eventually went on to set up the Stokes Croft-based studio.

Tattoo artists from across the globe come to practice in No regrets’ bespoke, open-space studio – photo: Harrison Stanford
No regrets have also expanded with parlours in London and Exeter.
The Bristol studio boasts more than just a parlour, with a multi-disciplinary space that hosts conferences and events surrounding tattoo culture.
All Photos: Harrison Stanford
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