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Bristol24/7’s 20 most watched videos of 2018

By Martin Booth  Friday Dec 28, 2018

From the dancing and prancing Disco Bunny to a covering of snow, a billionaire’s superyacht to a Bollocks to Brexit bus, Bristol24/7 has been there to tell you about it in 2018.

Here are the 10 most watched videos on Bristol24/7 this year:

1. The Bollocks to Brexit bus arrives into Bristol

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2. A morning rave with Bradley Gunner Raver

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3. Mauretania’s moving neon sign is switched back on after a decade of darkness

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4. The superyacht Archimedes moors up outside the M Shed

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5. Makoto Nakamura was a professional ballet dancer before founding street food stall Don Don

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6. Making a frozen margarita at Brozen Bar

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7. A fresh blanket of snow falls on Bristol

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8. The ceiling of the Gallimaufry on Gloucester Road was transformed at the start of this year

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9. A thought-provoking artwork appeared in front of Edward Colston’s statue

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10. An illuminated lantern parade in February marked a centenary of suffrage

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11. The ever effervescent Disco Bunny brought joy to people on the centre

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12. We got a sneak peek of the Gromit Unleashed 2 sculptures before they went on display

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13. Robbie Gillett speaks about Adblock Bristol’s Burg Arts Project

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14. This was just one of several anti-Trump rallies in Bristol during 2018

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15. Thousands of people took part in the Bristol Pride parade

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16. He may have been on the roof of Bristol Old Vic, but Brian Blessed’s booming voice could probably be heard over half the city

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17. The Cattle Market Tavern was demolished to make way for what will become a new campus for the University of Bristol

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18. A replica First World War trench was dug in front of Bristol Cathedral

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19. There were perfect conditions for this morning mass ascent at the Balloon Fiesta

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20. In July, city centre streets staged the Bristol Grand prix and then the HSBC UK Let’s Ride event

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