7 places in Bristol that every Bristolian calls by the "wrong" name

By Adriana Amor

Published 19th Jul 2024, 16:41 BST

Do you call any of these places in Bristol by their “wrong” names?

Some places in Bristol are known by names that have stuck with Bristolians for generations despite officials attempts at rebranding.

Whilst other places have been “renamed” by the Bristolian dialect like “Snanz”.

Here are 7 places in Bristol that are always called by the “wrong” name:

St Mary Redcliffe Church is often called "Smary Reckliffe" in the Bristolian dialect.

1. St Mary Redcliffe church

St Mary Redcliffe Church is often called "Smary Reckliffe" in the Bristolian dialect. | Adriana Amor

The concert hall first opened in 1867 as Colston Hall. It was renamed Bristol Beacon in 2020 after the Black Lives Matters protests and the toppling of the Colston statue.

2. Bristol Beacon

The concert hall first opened in 1867 as Colston Hall. It was renamed Bristol Beacon in 2020 after the Black Lives Matters protests and the toppling of the Colston statue. | Bristol Beacon

In the Bristolian dialect, St Anne's is often dubbed Snanz.

3. St Anne's

In the Bristolian dialect, St Anne's is often dubbed Snanz. | Google

Originally opened as Bristol's "Council House", it was renamed City Hall by the incoming Mayor in 2012. Many Bristolians still call it Council House or "Counts Louse" in the Bristolian dialect.

4. City Hall

Originally opened as Bristol's "Council House", it was renamed City Hall by the incoming Mayor in 2012. Many Bristolians still call it Council House or "Counts Louse" in the Bristolian dialect. | Jack N via Google Maps

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