Whitehall, Bristol facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | ST615745 |
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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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Whitehall is a neighborhood in the eastern part of Bristol, England. It is mostly a place where people live. The area is centered around Whitehall Road. It borders other neighborhoods like Crofts End to the north and Speedwell to the east. To the south is St George. To the west are Easton and Greenbank.
For local government, Whitehall is split into different areas. These areas are called wards. They include parts of Easton, Eastville, and St George West.
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Green Spaces and Parks
Whitehall has a nice green space called Whitehall Playing Fields. It was once known as Packer's Ground. This name came from a local chocolate factory called Packers. In 2006, the company, then known as Elizabeth Shaw, closed its factory.
In 2014, there were plans to build homes on the site. The playing field itself was redeveloped. It is now used for sports by The City Academy Bristol school.
Homes and History
In some parts of Whitehall, you can still see many old houses. These homes were built during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. They are next to the Easton and Eastville areas.
Near St George, Bristol, you'll find the Gordon Estate. Houses here were built in 1936. This area used to be market gardens. The new homes were built on a rhubarb patch. Because of this, many gardens in the area still had rhubarb growing.
Some houses, called "villas," look out over St. George Park. These homes have small balconies. Newer houses have also been built in Whitehall. They are on the sites of a former Co-op Bakery and Rose Green High School. There is a special plaque on the old school wall. It tells how John Wesley, a famous preacher, once spoke there.
The well-known comedian Bob Hope lived in Whitehall Road for a time when he was young.
Local Churches
Whitehall has several local churches.
Crofts End Church
Crofts End Church was started in 1895 by George Brown. It began as a Christian mission for miners' children. It was known as 'The Miner's Mission'. Today, it is still an important part of the community. It is a family church. Its current Pastor is Andrew Yelland.
St Ambrose Parish Church
The Parish Church of St Ambrose has changed over the years. Its old vicarage (the priest's house) was taken down. In its place, new homes for older people were built. The church hall was also updated. It is now called The Beehive Centre. It offers day-care services. The old Almshouses, which provide housing, are still used.
Whitehall Chapel
Whitehall Chapel has been kept and restored. However, it is no longer used as a church. It is now used as offices.
Scout Group Headquarters
The headquarters for the 48th Bristol Scout Group was once next to an old garage. When the garage was rebuilt, the company paid for a new building for the Scouts. The Saint Leonard's Scout Group later joined with the 48th Bristol Scout Group. They became the 32nd Bristol (1st Whitehall) Scout Group. The patron saint of Scouting is Saint George. This is also the name of a nearby local district.
