Greenbank, Bristol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Greenbank |
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 New housing on Greenbank Road |
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 Greenbank
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| OS grid reference | ST617747 |
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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 |
Greenbank is a small area in the city of Bristol, England. It is located between other parts of Bristol, such as Easton and Eastville. Most homes in Greenbank are terraced houses. These were built around the 1890s. You can also find some newer homes near the cemetery.
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The Bristol & Bath Railway Path
The Bristol & Bath Railway Path runs along the edge of Greenbank. This path is a great traffic-free route. You can cycle or walk two miles into Bristol. Or, you can go 13 miles to Bath. It is one of the most beautiful cycle routes in the country.
People in Greenbank really value this path. It is like a long, green park. This is important because Greenbank is a busy part of Bristol. In 2008, local people worked together. They stopped a plan to use the path for buses.
Schools in Greenbank
Greenbank has good access to schools. Two primary schools are very close by. These are Whitehall Primary and May Park Primary.
The City Academy Bristol is also nearby. It is just a short distance along the Railway Path. Bristol Metropolitan College is about a mile away.
Greenbank Cemetery
Greenbank Cemetery is a special place. In its far eastern corner, you will find memorials. These honor the people who died in Bristol during World War II. Some graves hold the remains of three generations of families.
Close by is a separate military cemetery. Here, you can find graves of British and Commonwealth soldiers. There are also graves of German airmen. They died during the war. Italian sailors killed in action are buried here too.
The cemetery was even used for filming. It appeared in the TV show Only Fools and Horses. It was shown as the location of the Trotter brothers' mother's grave.
Important Buildings
Greenbank has a few interesting buildings.
- The Elizabeth Shaw chocolate factory was once here. It was famous for its 'Famous Names' chocolates.
- The Chapel in Greenbank Cemetery is a distinctive building.
- Greenbank Masjid is a mosque. It used to be a church. People sometimes call it the "Lego Church." Sir Frank Wills designed it, and it was built in 1902.
The Former Chocolate Factory
The Elizabeth Shaw chocolate factory stopped making chocolate in 2006. Since then, there have been plans to develop the site. In 2013, the Generator Group took over the factory.
Local people have always been interested in these plans. They became very active in 2014. This was when a new development plan was submitted.
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Elizabeth Shaw chocolate factory
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Greenbank Road entrance of Greenbank Cemetery
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Balloon over Co-operation Road, Greenbank
