What we do :
The Society holds regular meetings at St Cuthbert's Church (see Events), and assists with enquiries about Brislington and family connections. Members receive a regular newsletter. We would welcome any information, photographs etc you may have about Brislington to add to our knowledge and to record for future generations.
The Society meets on the last Thursday of the month, at St Cuthbert's Church Crypt, Sandy Park Road, Brislington, commencing at 7.30pm. Meetings comprise a talk, which may be illustrated, by a Society member or invited speakers, on issues of general or local historic interest. We aim to provide at least two Brislington-themed events each year.
Annual Membership Subscription: £20
£2 p.p. per meeting, which includes tea/coffee + raffle ticket.
Visitors: £5
Life Membership: £50
Upcoming Meetings:
All meetings commence at 7.30pm
2025 Events
May 29 - Group discussion with photos on "Brislington Big Houses" led by Jonathan Rowe
June 26 - Annual General Meeting ( Members only )
July 31 - "Princess Caraboo" Tom Sanday will talk about the Devon born imposter, Mary Ann Baker ( c 1792 - 1864 ) who is buried in Bedminster
August 21 - Trip to Clevedon Court ( Members only )
September 25 - "Keynsham Abbey" talk by Elaine Cook. Keynsham Abbey was founded c 1166 and later demolished after being dissolved in 1539. Some ruins survive near Keynsham Park
October 30 - " Agatha Christie's Bristol" Jonathan Rowe will talk about Agatha Christie's connections to Bristol including her wedding in Clifton in 1914.
November 27 - Quiz Night
December 4 - Christmas Lunch ( Members only )
The Society holds regular meetings at St Cuthbert's Church (see Events), and assists with enquiries about Brislington and family connections. Members receive a regular newsletter. We would welcome any information, photographs etc you may have about Brislington to add to our knowledge and to record for future generations.
The Society meets on the last Thursday of the month, at St Cuthbert's Church Crypt, Sandy Park Road, Brislington, commencing at 7.30pm. Meetings comprise a talk, which may be illustrated, by a Society member or invited speakers, on issues of general or local historic interest. We aim to provide at least two Brislington-themed events each year.
Annual Membership Subscription: £20
£2 p.p. per meeting, which includes tea/coffee + raffle ticket.
Visitors: £5
Life Membership: £50
Upcoming Meetings:
All meetings commence at 7.30pm
2025 Events
May 29 - Group discussion with photos on "Brislington Big Houses" led by Jonathan Rowe
June 26 - Annual General Meeting ( Members only )
July 31 - "Princess Caraboo" Tom Sanday will talk about the Devon born imposter, Mary Ann Baker ( c 1792 - 1864 ) who is buried in Bedminster
August 21 - Trip to Clevedon Court ( Members only )
September 25 - "Keynsham Abbey" talk by Elaine Cook. Keynsham Abbey was founded c 1166 and later demolished after being dissolved in 1539. Some ruins survive near Keynsham Park
October 30 - " Agatha Christie's Bristol" Jonathan Rowe will talk about Agatha Christie's connections to Bristol including her wedding in Clifton in 1914.
November 27 - Quiz Night
December 4 - Christmas Lunch ( Members only )
