shaunyboy
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March 2008
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6 Hour Queues., by shaunyboy on Aug 28, 2009 14:49:18 GMT 1, www.thisisbristol.co.uk/homepage/Queues-Banksy-s-Bristol-hit-hours/article-1281808-detail/article.html
Queues for Banksy's Bristol show hit six hours
With less than a week until it closes, people are queuing for up to six hours to see the Banksy exhibition in Bristol.
Staff at Bristol Museum turned away anyone who had not joined the queue before 11.30am on Sunday, because they did not stand a chance of getting in.
The museum in Park Street was opened half an hour early, at 9.30am, as people were queuing as far back as Woodland Road.
Despite the unprecedented response and interest from around the world, Bristol City Council is insisting there will be no more late-night openings, other than those already planned for this Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
On the other remaining days opening hours will remain 10am until 5pm.
The council has also decided it will not have regular early openings, despite the fact people often queue outside the front door from 7am.
The elusive artist has reportedly insisted Banksy Versus Bristol Museum only goes on show until next August 31.
The council says it cannot provide staff for what has turned out to be one of the most successful cultural events in the city's recent history.
The council says staff have to be properly trained in case of emergency, so they cannot simply draft in extra people.
Council spokesman Helen Hewitt said: "Staff are well aware of the huge demand to see the exhibition and are working additional hours to meet the agreed, extended opening times.
"To enable more people to see the exhibition, the museum will now be open from 10am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday.
"There are also late-night openings until 8pm on Wednesday."
"Staff at the museum have been tremendous, they have worked extremely hard over the past 12-weeks, working very long hours and in difficult conditions.
"We have received many comments of support and thanks from members of the public regarding the staffing of the museum during the Banksy exhibition."
www.thisisbristol.co.uk/homepage/Queues-Banksy-s-Bristol-hit-hours/article-1281808-detail/article.htmlQueues for Banksy's Bristol show hit six hoursWith less than a week until it closes, people are queuing for up to six hours to see the Banksy exhibition in Bristol. Staff at Bristol Museum turned away anyone who had not joined the queue before 11.30am on Sunday, because they did not stand a chance of getting in. The museum in Park Street was opened half an hour early, at 9.30am, as people were queuing as far back as Woodland Road. Despite the unprecedented response and interest from around the world, Bristol City Council is insisting there will be no more late-night openings, other than those already planned for this Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. On the other remaining days opening hours will remain 10am until 5pm. The council has also decided it will not have regular early openings, despite the fact people often queue outside the front door from 7am. The elusive artist has reportedly insisted Banksy Versus Bristol Museum only goes on show until next August 31. The council says it cannot provide staff for what has turned out to be one of the most successful cultural events in the city's recent history. The council says staff have to be properly trained in case of emergency, so they cannot simply draft in extra people. Council spokesman Helen Hewitt said: "Staff are well aware of the huge demand to see the exhibition and are working additional hours to meet the agreed, extended opening times. "To enable more people to see the exhibition, the museum will now be open from 10am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday. "There are also late-night openings until 8pm on Wednesday." "Staff at the museum have been tremendous, they have worked extremely hard over the past 12-weeks, working very long hours and in difficult conditions. "We have received many comments of support and thanks from members of the public regarding the staffing of the museum during the Banksy exhibition."
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ricobenfico
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6 Hour Queues., by ricobenfico on Aug 29, 2009 23:33:53 GMT 1, Try 7 hours today!!! Luckily I was only waiting 4.5 though. My heart goes out to those turned away.
Try 7 hours today!!! Luckily I was only waiting 4.5 though. My heart goes out to those turned away.
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Heavyconsumer
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February 2008
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6 Hour Queues., by Heavyconsumer on Aug 30, 2009 6:16:16 GMT 1, It's unbelieveable that the show has been so busy all the way through imo. Absolutely phenomenal!
It's unbelieveable that the show has been so busy all the way through imo. Absolutely phenomenal!
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