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Bristol Urban Myths 1.1 APK

1.1 / December 14, 2012
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A tour of some places in central Bristolassociated with local myths and legends from the past and morerecently. The 14 stories are a small selection of those collectedby journalist, author and historian Eugene Byrne, and can beaccessed either as a GPS-enabled walk or at home through the‘Armchair Play’ mode.

App Information Bristol Urban Myths

  • App Name
    Bristol Urban Myths
  • Package Name
    com.calvium.BristolUrbanMyths
  • Updated
    December 14, 2012
  • File Size
    15M
  • Requires Android
    Android 2.2 and up
  • Version
    1.1
  • Developer
    AppFurnace
  • Installs
    1,000 - 5,000
  • Price
    Free
  • Category
    Entertainment
  • Developer
    Visit website Email [email protected]
  • Google Play Link

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