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In pictures: The Bristol Wing
Bristol’s Grade II listed former police station has been beautifully converted it into a YMCA hostel.
The Bristol Wing on Bridewell Street is now open, providing affordable accommodation for backpackers in the historic 1930s building, as well as offering emergency shelter for young homeless people.
The original lift from the 1930s has been restored and kept as a centrepiece. The second floor pays homage to the building’s history as a police station.
The interior features quirky furniture, which wouldn’t look out of place on a Wes Anderson set
The lounge is a cosy place to relax
The first floor is dedicated to a communal space, where guests can hang out and cook
Hand-drawn pictures of birds adorn the walls
The hostel has a number of accommodation options available, from shared dorms to private double rooms
The YMCA can provide a safe place to stay for 72 homeless young people each year, using its own profits to provide emergency accommodation
The third floor used to house a circus troupe; the new decor celebrates its interesting past
is needed now More than ever
The Bristol Wing, 9 Bridewell Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG
0117 428 6199
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