St George, Bristol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St George |
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 Boundaries of St George West and East wards, shown within Bristol. |
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| Population | 11,348 (2001.Ward)(East) 10,929 (2001.Ward)(West) |
| OS grid reference | ST626734 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS5 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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St George is a lively area in Bristol, England. It sits on the eastern edge of the city. It's a place with a rich history, once being outside Bristol's main city limits.
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Discovering St George, Bristol
A Journey Through Time
St George was not always part of Bristol. It used to be in Gloucestershire. In the past, a tram line from Bristol ended in Beaconsfield Road, showing how far out it was.
In 1866, St George became its own civil parish. This meant it had its own local government. For a short time, from 1894 to 1898, it was an urban district. This gave it more power to manage its own affairs. However, in 1898, St George officially joined the city of Bristol.
Local Landmarks and History
Troopers' Hill: A Natural Gem
One of the most famous spots in St George is Troopers' Hill. You can easily spot its old chimney, which is a local landmark. This area was once very busy with mining. From the early 1800s, people dug for coal and a special type of clay called fireclay here.
Mining stopped in 1904 when the last fireclay mines closed. Today, Troopers' Hill is a peaceful place. It was made a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) on June 22, 1995. This means it's protected for its wildlife and natural beauty.
The Fire Engine Pub
The name of a local pub, The Fire Engine, tells a story about St George's mining past. A man named John Armitstead owned a coal mine between Church Road and Whitehall Road. He used a special machine called a "fire engine" to pump water out of the mine and bring coal to the surface.
This machine used fire to create power. The land where it stood became known as the Engine Ground. This is how the pub got its interesting name!
St George Fountain
The St George Fountain is a beautiful old water fountain. It stands on the main Church Road. This road splits into two here: Clouds Hill Road, which goes towards Kingswood, and Summerhill Road, which leads to Hanham. The fountain is a lovely Victorian-era feature that adds to the area's charm.
Getting Around St George
St George, like other areas in east Bristol such as Hanham and Kingswood, does not have its own train station. The closest train stations are Lawrence Hill and Stapleton Road. People in St George usually use buses or cars to travel around.
