The Demon Barber of Bedminster

I first read about Charlie Stevens a few years ago while looking into local history. It surprised me that such an amazing individual and his story was not more well-known and celebrated. As I live in Bedminster (Bristol, UK), I returned to him for my digital story.

In researching the film, I first went out to photograph present-day barbershops in Bedminster. None of these seemed to fit with the story, but other story-makers suggested Mr Swanton's in Park Place, Clifton. His shop is full of curious antiques and hairdressing-related artefacts. By a strange coincedence, Mr Swanton happened to have a painting at home of Charles Stevens himself, dating from 1912. This is featured several times in the story and was a fortunate stroke of serendipity.

Made on a Bristol Stories Network training workshop held at Watershed Media Centre.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Bristol
• Bedminster
• Barber
• Charlie
• Stevens

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