Some interesting pieces about Totterdown, it’s history, geography, and origin. If you have any extra information about the origins of Totterdown, please let us know.
This interesting article about the Banana Bridge is reproduced from Grace’s Guide to British Industrial History [Grace’s Guide To British Industrial History] Wrought iron arched bowstring footbridge, 134 ft long, on masonry abutments. Built in 1882[1] by Finch and Co of Chepstow. 1882, July: ‘THE NEW BRIDGE AT BEDMINSTER. The temporary foot bridge[…]
Read moreSituated on the grass verge corner opposite the Star & Dove). The inner text reads “The more we share the more we have” Totterdown’s most recent mosaic is a celebration of our diverse community. Different sections of the mosaic represent some notable aspect of our amazing community:
Read moreSituated on Zone A at the junction of Wells Road and Firfield Street This mosaic is in memory of the homes and businesses knocked down for an ill-fated 1960s road scheme. In the 1960s town planners enthusiastically embraced the explosion in car ownership that took place after the war. Bristol[…]
Read moreSituated on the grass verge near the junction of Bellevue Road/Wells Road (Very close to Three Lamps) Ravenswell is the source of a medieval water pipe in Bristol. In 1370 the monks of Austin Friars who werebuilding a religious house in Temple Parish (the area around Temple Meads Station and the[…]
Read moreTRESA was interested to see the comments (reproduced below) in relation to the importance of archeology in the Mead Street area. _________________________________ Comments for Planning Application 21/06878/FAddress: Land At Corner Of York Road And St Lukes Road Bedminster Bristol BS3 4ADProposal: Mixed-use redevelopment including 221 residential (C3) units and 651[…]
Read moreOur local independent businesses are here to help us all through this current madness… many of them are continuing to stay open, providing brilliant service as ever and always, always a friendly face in the chaos. This is not an exhaustive list – please check with the venues and retailers[…]
Read moreIf you have an interest in the history of Totterdown’s pubs, you may enjoy reading: The Nineteenth-and Twentieth-Century Public House in Bristol English Heritage Project: NHPP 4A1 6942. Totterdown has its own section, and there are other references to Totterdown throughout. Happy reading!
Read moreRaven’s well is the source of the medieval water pipe in Bristol – called Temple Pipe built in 1366 to supply water to the friary at Temple Gate and Temple Church. 100 years ago Temple pipe was severed by the building of the railway line. Raven’s well is under the[…]
Read moreThe name “Totterdown” comes from the old english term for “Traders Rest” or “Traders Camp”. Totter is the old english term for a trader, whilst down refers to a camp, rest or stop. So it is where traders would rest before reaching the city centre the next day for trading.[…]
Read moreIn the early 1850’s a petition was got up and signed, by 293 people of Totterdown, Bath Road, the New Cut and neighbourhood, in respect of the nauseous smoke and vapour emitted, both night and day, from the Alkali Works near Marsh Bridge, St Philip’s. In addition, they complained of[…]
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