“The toppling of Edward Colston’s statue in the city centre last June prompted an increased interest in Bristol’s history,” says Michael, who is also co-founder of the Bristol Short Story Prize and is an organiser of the Bristol Festival of Literature. “It made me think that it was time for a revaluation, and I’ve very much tried to look at Bristol from ‘below’, hence the items included in the book.” Anyone who pre-orders will receive a signed copy of the book, which will be posted on or before 22 March. Image: Bristol Books Michael has written four history books about Bristol. He has also written three novels, with his debut work of fiction