Barton Hill, Bristol facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | ST609727 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Barton Hill is an area in the city of Bristol, England. It's located just east of the city centre and the main train station, Bristol Temple Meads railway station.
This area has homes, shops, and businesses. It's also crossed by important roads, train tracks, and a special waterway called the feeder canal. This canal leads to Bristol Harbour, which is the city's port.
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A Look Back in Time
Barton Hill has a long history! It was once a large estate, or manor, outside Bristol. It was even mentioned in a very old book called the Domesday Book. This book was written way back in 1086.
In early times, the king owned this manor. It was known as Barton Regis, which means "King's Barton." The name "Barton Hill" came from the sloping land at the southern part of the estate. This land went down towards a marshy area called St Philip's Marsh.
The Great Western Cotton Factory
A very important building in Barton Hill's history was The Great Western Cotton Factory. It was designed by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the early 1800s. The factory opened in 1838.
This factory was huge! Plans from 1839 show it had space for up to 1600 looms. Looms are machines used to weave cotton into fabric. The factory closed in 1925. The main part of the spinning mill was taken down in 1968.
Art and Creativity
Barton Hill is a place where many creative people work and live.
- The Cotton Mill Studio: The old Cotton Mill building has been given a new life! It's now a workspace for artists, designers, and makers. You can find workshops there for things like ceramics, printmaking, and woodworking. This studio, called 'In Bristol', was started in 2006 by four artists.
- Barton Hill Artists: This is a group of local artists who create art for the community. They make public art installations. One of their cool projects is a 90-foot-long mosaic on the Ducie Road railway bridge. They also painted a mural in Gaunts Ham Park, which is nearby.
- The Twisted Pixie: An artist known as The Twisted Pixie also lives in Barton Hill. This artist creates psychedelic art and is part of Bristol's psytrance music scene.
- Travelling Light: This is a children's theatre company. They are based at the Barton Hill Settlement. They create plays and performances especially for young audiences.
Barton Hill Settlement
The Barton Hill Settlement is a helpful place for everyone in Barton Hill. It's a community centre that offers many services. For example, it has classes for adults on different subjects. It also runs a creche, which is a place where young children can be looked after.
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Road and rail bridges crossing the Bristol Harbour feeder canal, Barton Hill, Bristol
