In 2009 JeffB commented in relation to the song Bristol Jack of all Trades: "I suppose Durdham Down was a place to find prostitutes in the old days. You can't now, of course."

The answer is indeed it was, and here's something to support that statement.

"A notorious book - which scandalised the city when it first appeared in 1977 - is being republished [in 2023].

"It's called 'Ladies' Mile - The Remarkable and Shocking Story of Twilight Bristol', written by a toilet attendant on Durdham Downs called Victoria Hughes.

"Victoria documented the ladies that used the toilet - many of them prostitutes.

"Kerris Harrop, who’s republishing the book, spoke to BBC Radio Bristol’s Steve Yabsley.

"All proceeds from the book go towards refurbishing the toilet block on Durdham Downs."

I have no connection with any of the people involved.

Here is the three minute clip.