Meetings

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 interest. We aim to provide at least two Brislington-themed events each year.

Forthcoming meetings:

2025

All meetings commence at 7.30pm

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.

Thurs November 27 - BCHS Annual General Meeting 7.30 followed by Quiz Night 8pm including buffet. Non Members £7

December 4 - Christmas Lunch (Members only)

The Society holds information and memorabilia of Brislington History. These include photographs and histories of local buildings, streets (Sandy Park Road) and personalities (stories of World War I from locals of the time). We would welcome any information, pictures or stories etc you may have about Brislington to add to our knowledge and to record for future generations.