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"Free entry! Discover Bristol’s long-standing legacy in the history of British tattooing. Launching with an exhibition at The Island documenting the ink of the scene, this new book uncovers the untold stories of the characters that gathered around Les Skuse’s Tattoo Club in the ‘50s and ‘60s."
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A event held at The Island on Sunday 23rd November. The event starts at 10:00.
Long awaited book release of TATTOOING BRISTOL. Through unseen photographs and interviews, step back in time to the glory days of Bristol's world famous tattoo scene of the 1950s and 1960s.
This exhibition explores the untold memories and lives of the tattooed people themselves, each sharing their personal experiences on their journey through young adulthood. This gathering of like minded strangers centred around one tattoo shop, would late define an era in British tattooing and be influential to people all around the world.
Free entry,
Exhibition launch; Friday 21st at 6pm-9.30pm
Open to the public Saturday 10-6pm & Sunday 10-5pm
The Island Gallery, Bridewell Street, Bristol. BS1 2QD.
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Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
This exhibition explores the untold memories and lives of the tattooed people themselves, each sharing their personal experiences on their journey through young adulthood. This gathering of like minded strangers centred around one tattoo shop, would late define an era in British tattooing and be influential to people all around the world.
Free entry,
Exhibition launch; Friday 21st at 6pm-9.30pm
Open to the public Saturday 10-6pm & Sunday 10-5pm
The Island Gallery, Bridewell Street, Bristol. BS1 2QD.
#artspaceevents
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
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