What we do :
The Society holds regular meetings in local venues (see Events), holds exhibitions, and assists with enquiries about Brislington and family connections. Members receive a regular newsletter. Talks on Brislington and its history are given to interested groups, illustrated with photographs from our extensive collection and we are also happy to support other bodies with associated interests (see Contacts). 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. During winter months (November to February) meetings are held in the afternoon (2.00pm). Meetings comprise a talk, which may be illustrated, by a Society member or invited speakers, on issues of general or local interest. Occasional Local History meetings, dedicated specifically to Brislington History, are also held at Wick Road Library. These are intended to be more informal events, where members are invited to join in and contribute their memories.
Annual Membership Subscriptions £5 plus £1.50 entry per event
Visitors £2 entry. Refreshments available
Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday 25th August, 7.30 p.m. Bristol's Lost City - the Story of the White City with Bristol historian and author Clive Burlton. The story of the 1914 Bristol International Exhibition and the rôle it played in the First World War. Parts of the building were later used for the original St Luke's Church Hall in Water Lane, which opened in 1920.
Thursday 29th September, 7.30 p.m. Wandering and Begging - The Vagrant Children of Bristol. We welcome back Shirley Hodgson who will talk about the plight of vagrant children in Bristol in the 19th century.
Thursday 29th September, 7.30 p.m. Wandering and Begging - The Vagrant Children of Bristol We welcome back Shirley Hodgson who will talk about the plight of vagrant children in Bristol in the 19th century.
Thursday 27th October 7.30 p.m. A History Of The Windmills Of Somerset. Talk by Sarah Harris.
Thursday 24th November 2.00 p.m. "T'was The Month Before Christmas". A light-hearted break in the run up to Christmas with readings and poetry performed by Jonathan Rowe and friends.
The Society holds regular meetings in local venues (see Events), holds exhibitions, and assists with enquiries about Brislington and family connections. Members receive a regular newsletter. Talks on Brislington and its history are given to interested groups, illustrated with photographs from our extensive collection and we are also happy to support other bodies with associated interests (see Contacts). 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. During winter months (November to February) meetings are held in the afternoon (2.00pm). Meetings comprise a talk, which may be illustrated, by a Society member or invited speakers, on issues of general or local interest. Occasional Local History meetings, dedicated specifically to Brislington History, are also held at Wick Road Library. These are intended to be more informal events, where members are invited to join in and contribute their memories.
Annual Membership Subscriptions £5 plus £1.50 entry per event
Visitors £2 entry. Refreshments available
Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday 25th August, 7.30 p.m. Bristol's Lost City - the Story of the White City with Bristol historian and author Clive Burlton. The story of the 1914 Bristol International Exhibition and the rôle it played in the First World War. Parts of the building were later used for the original St Luke's Church Hall in Water Lane, which opened in 1920.
Thursday 29th September, 7.30 p.m. Wandering and Begging - The Vagrant Children of Bristol. We welcome back Shirley Hodgson who will talk about the plight of vagrant children in Bristol in the 19th century.
Thursday 29th September, 7.30 p.m. Wandering and Begging - The Vagrant Children of Bristol We welcome back Shirley Hodgson who will talk about the plight of vagrant children in Bristol in the 19th century.
Thursday 27th October 7.30 p.m. A History Of The Windmills Of Somerset. Talk by Sarah Harris.
Thursday 24th November 2.00 p.m. "T'was The Month Before Christmas". A light-hearted break in the run up to Christmas with readings and poetry performed by Jonathan Rowe and friends.
