Eastville, Bristol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eastville |
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 Boundaries of the city council ward. |
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| Population | 12,455 |
| OS grid reference | ST613752 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS5 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Eastville is a part of the city of Bristol in the United Kingdom. It is both a local government area, called a council ward, and a neighbourhood within that ward. The Eastville ward includes the areas of Eastville, Crofts End (also known as Clay Hill), Stapleton, and part of Fishponds. Important places in the ward include Bristol Metropolitan Academy and Collegiate School. The Bristol and Bath Railway Path, a popular walking and cycling route, also goes through this area.
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Exploring Eastville
Eastville is a neighbourhood located in the north-east of Bristol. It sits between the Easton and Frome Vale areas. To its north-west, the M32 motorway forms a boundary, generally following the path of the River Frome.
A long time ago, Eastville Stadium was located here, next to the River Frome. It was the home ground for Bristol Rovers Football Club. People also went there to watch greyhound racing and speedway races. Today, the stadium site has been redeveloped and is now home to a large IKEA store.
One of the main attractions in Eastville is Eastville Park. It's a big park with a lovely small lake. The idea for the lake in Eastville Park came from Ernest Bevin, a well-known person from the west of England. He later became an important government minister during and after World War II.
A large railway bridge, known as 'The Thirteen Arches' because of its many arches, used to run through the area. It was taken down in 1968. This bridge was part of the Clifton Extension Railway.
Crofts End: A Historic Area
Crofts End, also known as Clay Hill, is another neighbourhood in Bristol. It's an area with a lot of industrial buildings and many small Victorian houses. These houses were built when Crofts End was a busy coal mining community.
Local Churches
Crofts End Church was started in 1895 by George Brown. It began as a Christian project for miners' children. It was first known as The Miner's Mission. Today, it is a family church that serves the local community.
When the church was built, the area around it had market gardens, a brick works, and the Deep Pit Colliery (a coal mine). The Beaufort Arms pub, then called The Beatem and Wackem, was where many miners spent their wages. This showed the need for a children's project in the community. Another local church, Clay Hill Chapel, was taken down when new industrial buildings were constructed.
Past Industries
In the 1920s, Crofts End was mostly covered by market gardens and a brick and tile works with a clay pit. Over the years, the market gardens were replaced by houses. White's Brick Works became Somers Wood Yard, which is now a site for industrial pallets. The Deep Pit Colliery, a coal mine, also became industrial estates after it closed. When the Deep Pit mine closed, miners had to walk very far underground to reach the coal.
Homes in Crofts End
Crofts End House, located where Plummer's Hill and Whitehall Avenue meet, still stands today. It's no longer a single home but has been updated and is now part of a housing development.
The area is still changing. Many of the old 'prefabs' (prefabricated houses) have been taken down. These prefabs were built by American Service-men after World War II to provide quick housing. New homes of different styles are planned to replace them.
An old Civil Defence building, which was no longer used, was also taken down. New flats, called "Craftes Court," have been built on that site.
Other Nearby Areas
Fishponds
Fishponds is mainly a residential area of Bristol. Part of it is located within the Eastville ward.
Stapleton
Stapleton is another neighbourhood in Bristol. It is located in the eastern part of the city.
Famous People from Eastville
- Andrew Beer (1862-1954), an artist and an expert in racing pigeons.
- Paul Potts, a singer who was a local councillor for the ward from 1996 to 2003.
