Maggie Shapland BEM

The late, great Maggie Shapland was a familiar feature to anyone interested in historical industry in Bristol.

I think the first time I saw her was on an Open Doors Day for the Clifton Rocks railway, the disused funicular from the Avon Gorge Hotel down to near the landing stage in Hotwells, and the last time was when she was helping to restore Brunel's Other Bridge at Howard's Lock.

Both times I think she'd driven there in one or other of the classic cars she maintained. Sometimes when the garage door here was open on the way past you could sneak a look at the collection.

The last thing I saw her drive was this Moss kit car.

An amazing person by all accounts, I never knew that we shared the profession of "Database Consultant"...

From wander: An Evening Wander to the Gallows
Taken: Tue 6 April 2021 17:33
Rating: ★★★

GPS Coordinates: 51.45370, -2.62372
Location: Clifton Village

Maggie Shapland BEM
The late, great Maggie Shapland was a familiar feature to anyone interested in historical industry in Bristol.

I think the first time I saw her wa...