People in Bristol are still affected by conflict

‘City of Sanctuary’ - Bristol proclaims itself as a place of welcome and safety, June 2011

Some Bristolians’ lives today have been directly affected by recent wars.

Men and women from Bristol have fought in conflicts such as the war in Afghanistan and the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Refugees have escaped the horror and upheaval of conflicts in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East to build new lives in Bristol.

Open these doors to discover some of their stories.