Bristol Bound was established in 1986 by Rachel James on gaining her qualifications in bookbinding from Brunel Technical College, Bristol. Rachel has a Diploma and advanced Diploma and City and Guilds Certificate and Advanced Certificate in bookbinding and Book Restoration, paper and document conservation with distinctions.

For many years Bristol Bound flourished in rented premises as part of the Clifton Antiques
Market in Clifton Village.
During this time Rachel also taught bookbinding part-time to Graphic Designers at Bath College of Higher Education and gained great satisfaction in passing on her skills.

Rachel has trained, and been joined by her husband Richard, who has a background in boat-building and cabinet making. Together they bought premises at their current address in 1997..

As a husband and wife team we aim to offer a friendly and personal service to our customers, whilst maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

We are members of the Institute of Designer Bookbinders.

In addition to the core business of bookbinding, space has been made available to other like minded craft businesses which currently includes artists, a repairer of fretted musical instruments and a stained glass studio.