Gordon Young’s Clifton walks have proved very popular and he is continuing them into the autumn. Each walk is focused on commemorative plaques, with Walks I and III in Clifton, and Walk II descending to Hotwells.
Autumn Clifton walks: 25th Sept to 23rd Oct 2021 Read More »
On 23rd August, a blue plaque was unveiled at 41 Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym celebrating Hungarian-born polymer scientist Professor Andrew Keller FRS, who lived there for more than 30 years.
Professor Andrew Keller FRS Read More »
At this visit to Ashton Court Deer Park, Head Ranger Mark Cox will talk about the Park.
Visit to Ashton Court Deer Park: 22nd Sept 2021 Read More »
Artspace Lifespace and The Friends of Ashton Court Mansion will host a visit to the Mansion by members of the Civic Society. Society members will visit the normally out of bounds first floor.
Visit to Ashton Court Mansion: 14th Sept 2021 Read More »
A visit to St Michael on the Mount Without, now restored following the fire in 2016 that destroyed the roof and much of the interior. Its owner and restorer Norman Routledge will host the visit.
Visit to St Michael on the Mount Without: 9th Sept 2021 Read More »
The Bristol Civic Society Summer Social event, which was cancelled in 2020, is back. It will be held this year at The Observatory.
Bristol Civic Society Social: 17th August 2021 Read More »
An open zoom meeting on the future of Western Harbour to help form the Society’s position on this major development.
What makes Western Harbour special? 11th Aug 2021 Read More »
Ed Hall will lead a walk down the Avon New Cut, starting close to Brocks Bridge and ending at Cumberland Basin.
Guided walk of the New Cut: 30th July 2021 Read More »
A second opportunity to join a walking tour of Shirehampton led by David Martyn, Senior Conservation Architect, Bristol City Council, will cover its history and architecture.
Second study walk in Shirehampton: 7th July 2021 Read More »
A blue plaque to Eleanor Addison Phillips has been unveiled outside the Reception Office of Clifton High School. It has been supported by Bristol Soroptimists, the Rotary Club of Bristol and Clifton High School.
A visionary headmistress is honoured Read More »
The Bristol Civic Society surveyed its members in June this year. Of a membership of 577, 140 responded, a very encouraging response rate.
A blue plaque celebrating the lives of Emily and Elizabeth Sturge will be unveiled on 21st June 2021 at the former Redland High School.
Sturge Sisters blue plaque Read More »
