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The Bristol & Avon Family History Society was formed in 1975 to encourage the study of family history and genealogy in Bristol and what was then the County of Avon.  It aimed to provide contacts between members, and to assist one another with problems encountered during research work.
              

Fishponds Local History Society was created in 1979 by John Bartlett and John Penny, both Fishponds born and bred, to promote the study of, and disseminate knowledge about, the local history of Fishponds and the Bristol area. They continue to run the society today.

Dave Napier’s web site has three themes: Bristol, including a list of all the Mayors and Sheriffs of Bristol from 1216 A.D.;  W.D.& H.O.Wills, the famous Bristol tobacco company, there are some good photos of production methods in the 1920s; and there is a section on Napier family history.

Family History Quests is produced by historians for historians. Whether your interest is family, local or social history this website is for you. A unique blend of information and secure online shopping makes Family History Quests stand out from the crowd.

 

Bristol Information contains an amazing amount of fascinating information connected to Bristol’s public houses, a must see web site.

Gertlushonline.co.uk the Changing Face of Bristol & its People, a great sprawling mess of a web site; but, it’s all there if you can find it.  Used to be bristolhistory.com

Bristol Blitzed gives a fascinating insight into pre-war Bristol and its post war development. An architectural walking trail of the city centre explores the impact of WW2 bombing raids on the built environment.

The Beaufort Arms popular with locals and passing trade has two comfortable bars with low-beamed ceilings, and an interesting collection of pub, brewery, local memorabilia and period dentist chairs. The building is grade II listed and according to Robert Millard of Hawkesbury Family History, dates back to 1602.

Station Master ex landlady Sylvia Silverthorn’s little bit of history about the Station Master public house, High Street, Warmley, Bristol.

History of the George Inn is a full and interesting history of the George Inn, Shirehampton, Bristol, written by local historian, Ralph Hack.

The Pub In Literature contains all things related to the pub and literature, and much more besides. It owes its genesis to the book, The Pub in Literature: England's Altered State which looks at how inns, taverns, alehouses and pubs have appeared in literature from Chaucer to the present day.

Gloucestershire Pubs is a website devoted to the history of pubs and breweries in the county. There are over 2,500 pubs listed and described in the 'pub-list'. Many of these pubs are now just a distant memory.

Bristol Link is Bristol's largest community site. If you live or work in Bristol or intend to visit this wonderful City this site is for you.

Exeter Pubs part of a larger web site by David Cornforth.

The Pub History Society was initiated in February 2001 to help bring together like minded individuals who enjoy some aspect of pub history.

Bristol Pubs is an on-line photo gallery and guide to the Pubs of Bristol, a valuable resource for locals and visitors alike.

About Bristol is a series of pictorial tours designed to show both well-known and lesser-known aspects of Bristol, and to provide a few facts about this historic English city and county.

Bristol Churches Phil Draper’s study of Anglican, Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, past and present, within the Bristol County boundary.

The Story of Bristol Pottery and Porcelain Three Centuries of Ceramic Art in Bristol, a history by Rod Dowling.

The George Müller Foundation George Müller was an ordinary man, but his undeniable faith, implicit trust and love for God has the same impact on the world today as when he died in 1898.

History 4U is an on-line resource, research and consultancy service for anyone requiring information or historical background.

Living Easton aims to bring together the energy and diversity of our cultures through the co-ordination of agreed community events and activities throughout Easton, Eastville, Baptist Mills and Greenbank.

The Bristol Evening Post click on ‘features’ to view the archive of the Bristol Times history supplement.

Camra Campaign for Real Ale: Bristol and District branch.

The British Pub Guide this site seeks to do for pubs what Wikipedia™ does for knowledge.

Ambra Books specialise in Buying and Selling Antiquarian and Secondhand Books, relating to Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Historical Directories is a digital library of local and trade directories for England and Wales, from 1750 to 1919. It contains high quality reproductions of comparatively rare books.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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