Patrick Cotter O’Brien, ‘The Bristol Giant’ (1760 – 1806)

Did you know that we have many powerful disability stories within our collection? As part of the Curating for Change project, our disabled curator Joanne is busy uncovering, researching and celebrating disabled Bristolians throughout history. The amazing tale of Patrick Cotter O’Brien begins in 1760. Born to ‘humble folk’ in County Cork, Ireland, he was … Continue reading Patrick Cotter O’Brien, ‘The Bristol Giant’ (1760 – 1806)