"In 2018, around 80 people moved to Bristol from London a week, and then there was a further uptick post-pandemic as many Londoners made the 100-mile pilgrimage to a more relaxed pace of life. The once shabby southwest city has reinvented itself recently, with exciting new hotels and a surge of fantastic restaurants that shout about food sovereignty. Historically, Bristol's port was the second largest in England after London, known for exporting wool and leather; pirates once walked its streets."
"The locals worship the city (many never leave after school), and any dog-walking Bristolian will be itching to tell you about a cherished café, secret climbing spot or their mate's next gig. It's the home of Massive Attack and more recent favourites Idles - music runs through Bristol's blood. You'll rarely meet a Bristolian who isn't associated with a local band. In this city of lost music genres, ska, reggae and drum & bass still thrive."
Bristol has become a magnet for Londoners seeking a more relaxed pace of life, with about 80 people per week moving there in 2018 and further increases after the pandemic. The city has reinvented itself with new hotels and a surge of restaurants emphasizing food sovereignty. Historically a major port known for wool and leather exports and a pirates' past, Bristol remains compact but culturally dense, hosting many festivals and a strong vegan/vegetarian scene alongside outdoors activities. Local identity is intense, with music integral to civic life—ska, reggae and drum & bass thrive amid anti-establishment, alternative lifestyles.
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