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Bristol in pictures: Images from across the city

Getty Images Two young boys in Bristol Bears kits cheer the team on during the match with Northampton at Ashton Gate. They are smiling as are many of the supporters around themGetty Images
Friday feeling: Two young fans celebrate Bristol Bears' victory over Northampton

The advance of autumn hasn't deterred the hardiest cold water swimmers, or stopped the staff working high on top of Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Bristol's football and rugby teams are into the swing of their seasons, and a group of performers are gearing up to tell the story of the Christmas Steps and its characters.

All this and more is included in our weekly image round-up.

Nicky Willets/Taziker An aerial view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, taken from one of the towers. The picture is taken at sunset looking back towards Clifton, The A4 Portway is visible belowNicky Willets/Taziker

Bird's eye view: Regular users of Clifton Suspension Bridge cannot fail to have noticed that vital maintenance has been going on recently. This shot gives you an idea of the view the staff carrying out the work get.

PA Media A huge display organised by Bristol City supporters before the match with Leeds United at Ashton Gate. Thousands of fans are holding white and red coloured squares aloft spelling out "FLY" and "HIGH" in different stands in tribute to the son of manager Liam Manning after he died.PA Media

Show of support: Bristol City fans laid on a moving display before the game with Leeds United at Ashton Gate, as manager Liam Manning returned to the dugout following the death of his baby son Theo.

Naomi Dring Three women are silhouetted as they pose for a selfie on the Somerset coast at Clevedon. Behind them the setting sun has cast a light orange glow over the Severn EstuaryNaomi Dring

Brave souls: A trio of friends pose for a post-swim selfie after a dip in Clevedon Marine Lake. The crowds of summer may be gone but plenty of people carry on swimming there deep into autumn and winter.

A group of pioneers from the Bristol Bus Boycott smile at the camera as they stand next to new artwork on a bus stop near The Lanes in Bristol city centre

Remembering: New artwork has appeared on bus stops in the city centre to honour the men and women who took a stand during the Bristol Bus Boycott, the campaign which fought back against racist employment tactics in the 1960s.

Will Cooper/Bristol Rovers FC Jamie Lindsay smiles at the fans with his arms wide as he celebrates scoring the only goal of the game as Bristol Rovers beat Shrewsbury 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium. Other Rovers players are running to join in the celebrations.Will Cooper/Bristol Rovers FC

Much-needed win: Jamie Lindsay's goal gave Rovers a 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury at the Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Boss Matt Taylor said he is still learning what the expectations of where the club should be are.

A large street mural is visible on a side street in Southville in Bristol. The exterior of the house is a dark green colour and the mural is of an elderly man with white hair and a white beard playing the violin

Around every corner: Street art is a constant of Bristol life, and sometimes you have to leave the main roads to see some of the best murals, such as this one by Liam Bononi just off North Street in Southville.

Plaster Communications A group of Invisible Circus performers stand on stage in Bristol. They are in various vintage costumes and are lit by blue lightsPlaster Communications

Storytellers: The performers of the Invisible Circus are getting ready to reveal the history of the Christmas Steps in the city centre. From 14:00 to 18:30 GMT on Saturday 2 November the popular group will be creating an immersive experience at the steps where visitors will find sailors, soldiers, circus legends and shady criminals roaming the area.

A large egg and bacon bun bought from Bristol's Brunel Buttery is seen sitting on a white paper bag on a table. In the background the city's harbourside can be seen with the MShed cranes visible in the distance

Breakfast with a view: From early morning builders to students and people on long-distance bicycle rides, plenty of people factor a visit to dockside eatery Brunel's Buttery into their journeys. Expect big queues at the weekend for their bacon and egg rolls.

Empica A group of hotel staff from businesses across Bristol and Bath pose for the camera before they set off on a charity walk. Many of them are wearing white T-shirts with the logo of the charity on them and they are mostly smilingEmpica

Best foot forward: Nearly 90 staff from hotels across Bristol and Bath raised more than £10,000 for the Hospitality Action charity by walking between the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre and the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. It was the fifth year the Walk for Wellbeing event has taken place.

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