Late actor had strong connections to West Country

One of Britain's most distinguished and versatile actors, the late Timothy West had strong connections to Bristol and the wider West Country.

On Tuesday, the actor's children announced in a statement, external that he had died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90. His family, colleagues and celebrities have paid tribute to the star who was known for his roles on stage and screen.

West was born in Bradford but grew up in Bristol, attending Bristol Grammar School. He was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Bristol in 2017.

Outside of acting, West championed the restoration of parts of the Kennet and Avon Canal alongside his wife, the actress Prunella Scales.

The couple appeared together in the long-running Channel 4 series Great Canal Journeys.

West referred to the Caen Hill flight of locks in Wiltshire as "amazing" and was also a supporter of the campaign to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.