Iconic Bristol store to close after 116 years

The department store is currently running a sale until its closure at the end of the month.

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The Bristol Guild of Applied Art, locally referred to as The Guild, has sadly announced they will be closing their doors at the end of May.

The venue was founded in 1908 and was inspired by the philosophy of William Morris, an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement.

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It was originally a space for artists and craftsmen to come together, learn from each other and sell their wares but nowadays, it serves as a small department store that showcases both local and foreign artists.

Bristol Guild announced they will be closing down on May 30 and will have a closing sale starting today (May 1).

On their Facebook Group this morning, they said: “As some of you may know the Guild is closing own...last trading day is May 30th. Sale starts today at 10.30am.”

Bristol Guild of Applied Art, 68 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JY

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