Caledonia Place, Bristol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caledonia Place |
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 Caledonia Place
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| OS grid reference | ST568729 |
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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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Caledonia Place is a row of 31 large houses built in the late 1700s in the Clifton area of Bristol, England. These homes are famous for their beautiful Georgian architecture style. You can find them between West Mall and Princess Victoria Street.
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A Look Back in Time
How Caledonia Place Was Built
Caledonia Place was finished in 1843. Two architects, T Foster and W Okely, helped design these homes. The houses are built in the mid-Georgian style, which was popular in the 1700s and early 1800s.
Each house has three floors, plus an attic and a basement. Look at the back of the houses, and you'll see lovely cast-iron balconies with a special "Grecian" design.
Famous Residents
Many interesting people have lived in Caledonia Place over the years. For example, in 1852, a famous historian and politician named Lord Macaulay lived at number 16.
The Older Part of the Street
Some parts of Caledonia Place were built even earlier! Numbers 32 to 44 were completed in 1788. These were designed by John Eveleigh, an architect from Bath. The houses in the middle and at the ends of this section stick out a little and have special triangular decorations called "pediments." This makes the row of houses look grand, almost like a palace!
In 1922, houses number 43 and 44 were joined together to become a bank.
Protecting Historic Buildings
Many buildings in Caledonia Place are very old and important. They are called Grade II listed buildings. This means they are protected because of their special history and architecture.
In 2015, the local council put up signs to help control parking. However, a group called English Heritage, which helps protect old buildings, said the council should have asked for special permission first, because the signs were placed on railings outside these protected buildings.
What's Nearby
Caledonia Place is in a great spot! It's very close to The Mall, which is a busy street in Clifton with lots of shops and places to visit. Also nearby are the amazing Avon Gorge and the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, which is a huge bridge crossing a deep valley.
Images for kids
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The eastern end of the terrace.
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The western end of the terrace, from Clifton Suspension Bridge.
