Even though centred
on Lansdown Rd, it shares community interests with
Brighton Rd,
Stanley Rd,
Roslyn Rd,
Kensington Rd
and Chandos Rd
see below to see
what's on this page
what's on this page
Page updated Jan 2012
The Streethearts are back...
...up until 14th February 2012
Keep an eye out, from 1st February, for the ‘Streetheart’ pebbles
What are they?...
Simply, these are 12 small stones etched
with a sparkling heart.
They may be found along the following roads –
Chandos Rd,
Collingwood Rd,
Cowper Rd,
Brighton Rd,
Lansdown Rd,
Stanley Rd,
Roslyn Rd,
Elliston Rd,
or Kensington Rd
They are accessible from the pavement (though NOT on the pavement)
and most within easy reach of even small hands
If you are lucky enough to come across one...
You could keep that knowledge safe
and leave the pebble for others to find
or you could take it away to treasure as a souvenir
of the neighbourhood
Alternatively you could trade it in –
for a FREE delicious biscuit at the Bread Shop
on the corner of Brighton Rd
OR
for a moment of sensuous sweet magic –
a single handmade chocolate from Rubicon Cafe
the choice is yours...
But sadly, these exchanges are only valid until
Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14th February 2012
Why?... why not?... it is just for fun!
What are they?...
Simply, these are 12 small stones etched
with a sparkling heart.
They may be found along the following roads –
Chandos Rd,
Collingwood Rd,
Cowper Rd,
Brighton Rd,
Lansdown Rd,
Stanley Rd,
Roslyn Rd,
Elliston Rd,
or Kensington Rd
They are accessible from the pavement (though NOT on the pavement)
and most within easy reach of even small hands
If you are lucky enough to come across one...
You could keep that knowledge safe
and leave the pebble for others to find
or you could take it away to treasure as a souvenir
of the neighbourhood
Alternatively you could trade it in –
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for a FREE delicious biscuit at the Bread Shop
on the corner of Brighton Rd
OR
for a moment of sensuous sweet magic –
a single handmade chocolate from Rubicon Cafe
the choice is yours...
But sadly, these exchanges are only valid until
Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14th February 2012
Why?... why not?... it is just for fun!
A very novel step back in time...
“Time Wish”
by Julia Bailey
Time Wish is a highly enjoyable children’s story set in the Chandos Rd area.
With many local references and well researched, this time travelling fiction
makes for a good tale. So why not step back in time to a
bustling, vibrant Chandos Rd... bringing back life to the street
To find out more about the book and author
click here
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Time Wish is a highly enjoyable children’s story set in the Chandos Rd area.
With many local references and well researched, this time travelling fiction
makes for a good tale. So why not step back in time to a
bustling, vibrant Chandos Rd... bringing back life to the street
To find out more about the book and author
click here
Down Memory Lane...
'Dead' End Businesses
In this time of recession, businesses are under constant pressure.
Some will survive and some will close or move with the times.
This is a look at some of those local traders, which have gone forever.
Did you know, there was another row of shops parallel to Chandos Rd?
They were situated at the end of the terraces along Kensington Rd.
No 37 Roslyn Rd was the last one to go and it's shop credentials are still evident. The corner door and 'shop windows' remain.
Though it closed as D H March's Builders office, back in 1939, the March family previously used this for 'general' dealing, so says that year's Kelly Directory. Whilst, across the road, Albert Cannock, was dealing in furniture
Hover over the photos to get a hint of the past...
The public house, The Kensington Arms on Stanley Rd, was then described as the Kensington Hotel, with Frank Edwards, as the proprietor.
Edward Stewart's hairdressers traded opposite. Though back in 1914, this is where the coal merchant Mr George Stacy traded. It was previously home to another coal merchant come Furniture Remover Henry Turner.
The Stacey family may have moved premises from the bottom of Stanley Rd but continued trading with a corner shops at the end of Lansdown Rd. Grocer/newsagent Peter Bridle traded at 42 Lansdown Rd from 1902 until 1906 Ada Emily Bridle took over. In 1927, she became Mrs Stacey and is still recorded as the shopkeeper in 1939, whilst Mary Stacey traded on the corner opposite, in her grocery shop.
Mary continued trading throughout the war but the shop at 42, remembered for it's sweets, had passed to Mrs Margaret Tindell by 1947.
The building at the bottom of Brighton Rd oddly was never business but it was home to The St Saviour's Mens Club.
However, the 2 buildings between Lansdown and Brighton Rds, did have business connections.
The red brick one was mainly used for storage and possibly as a garage, whilst the stone built one was as a stable.
Originally for Henry Diaper's horse, he owned a Hansom cab and within living memory for Fred Guppy's pony. Fred used his horse and cart to collect fruit and vegetables from the market and make deliveries to local houses.
Fred Guppy's greencgrocery and off licence was well known, situated near the top of Lansdown Rd. He used it's deep cellar to keep the fruit and veg fresh and to store the alcohol. Open from 8.00am until 10.00pm, the original convenience store.
His was not the only shop there, along the alley between Lansdown and Stanley Rds stood a much missed Evans's Fish and Chip shop and Mrs Davies's off licence and grocery.
A rough sweep through local trading history as gleaned from
The Matthews and Kelly's Directories,
the excellent 'Redland Not So Long Ago' compiled by Barry Williamson
and the valuble memories of local residents...
oh yes.. please forgive the pathetic artist's impressions!
This is a look at some of those local traders, which have gone forever.
Did you know, there was another row of shops parallel to Chandos Rd?
They were situated at the end of the terraces along Kensington Rd.
No 37 Roslyn Rd was the last one to go and it's shop credentials are still evident. The corner door and 'shop windows' remain.
Though it closed as D H March's Builders office, back in 1939, the March family previously used this for 'general' dealing, so says that year's Kelly Directory. Whilst, across the road, Albert Cannock, was dealing in furniture
Hover over the photos to get a hint of the past...
 The last of the corner shops |
 The Furniture dealer |
The public house, The Kensington Arms on Stanley Rd, was then described as the Kensington Hotel, with Frank Edwards, as the proprietor.
Edward Stewart's hairdressers traded opposite. Though back in 1914, this is where the coal merchant Mr George Stacy traded. It was previously home to another coal merchant come Furniture Remover Henry Turner.
As seen in 1908 Michael J Tozer Collection |
Formerly The Kensington Hotelnow the Kensington Arms |
The Stacey family may have moved premises from the bottom of Stanley Rd but continued trading with a corner shops at the end of Lansdown Rd. Grocer/newsagent Peter Bridle traded at 42 Lansdown Rd from 1902 until 1906 Ada Emily Bridle took over. In 1927, she became Mrs Stacey and is still recorded as the shopkeeper in 1939, whilst Mary Stacey traded on the corner opposite, in her grocery shop.
Mary continued trading throughout the war but the shop at 42, remembered for it's sweets, had passed to Mrs Margaret Tindell by 1947.
Lansdown Rd's corner shop |
Another grocery shop |
The building at the bottom of Brighton Rd oddly was never business but it was home to The St Saviour's Mens Club.
However, the 2 buildings between Lansdown and Brighton Rds, did have business connections.
The red brick one was mainly used for storage and possibly as a garage, whilst the stone built one was as a stable.
Originally for Henry Diaper's horse, he owned a Hansom cab and within living memory for Fred Guppy's pony. Fred used his horse and cart to collect fruit and vegetables from the market and make deliveries to local houses.
Formerly the St Saviour's Men's Club |
 The store and stable |
Fred Guppy's greencgrocery and off licence was well known, situated near the top of Lansdown Rd. He used it's deep cellar to keep the fruit and veg fresh and to store the alcohol. Open from 8.00am until 10.00pm, the original convenience store.
Fred Guppy's convenience store |
His was not the only shop there, along the alley between Lansdown and Stanley Rds stood a much missed Evans's Fish and Chip shop and Mrs Davies's off licence and grocery.
'The best Chip Shop around!' |
Mrs Davies - the off licence |
A rough sweep through local trading history as gleaned from
The Matthews and Kelly's Directories,
the excellent 'Redland Not So Long Ago' compiled by Barry Williamson
and the valuble memories of local residents...
oh yes.. please forgive the pathetic artist's impressions!
Down Memory Lane...
A Right Royal Party - 1981
The party season is nearly upon us and I am not talking party politics either. Without fail, no sooner than exams finish, the parties begin
but these tend to be private affairs
(if only - most forget, sound travels a long way!).
However, it has been known in this area to hold open street parties. The most recent, possibly, was in 2000 for the advent of the Millennium, organized by the Kensington Arms (or the Kenny, as it was known then).
There was the hugely enjoyable street party of 1997,
(the pictures of this will be shown at a later date)
and the massive local gathering of 1981.
but these tend to be private affairs
(if only - most forget, sound travels a long way!).
However, it has been known in this area to hold open street parties. The most recent, possibly, was in 2000 for the advent of the Millennium, organized by the Kensington Arms (or the Kenny, as it was known then).
There was the hugely enjoyable street party of 1997,
(the pictures of this will be shown at a later date)
and the massive local gathering of 1981.
Photo courtesy of Bristol Evening Post
The then many families of Lansdown, Stanley and Brighton Rds went to a lot of effort - as did the rest of the UK - to celebrate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Centring the party on Lansdown Rd, well ladened tables ran down the whole length, with plenty of red, white and blue bunting on show. The local residents all worked together to make this happen.
A memorable event which was as the Redland Line Newsletter put it ... 'it was a day for fancy dress, races, games, magic, music, dancing, tea and of course enjoying the sunshine'
So take moment to see if you can spot any familiar faces.
Centring the party on Lansdown Rd, well ladened tables ran down the whole length, with plenty of red, white and blue bunting on show. The local residents all worked together to make this happen.
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A memorable event which was as the Redland Line Newsletter put it ... 'it was a day for fancy dress, races, games, magic, music, dancing, tea and of course enjoying the sunshine'
So take moment to see if you can spot any familiar faces.
Photos kindly shared by local residents
Page updated 14th March 2010
Down Memory Lane...
Chandos Rd - Now and Then...
Part 1 - the north side of the street
Here's a little look back on the shops on Chandos Rd.
With grateful thanks to a local resident on Stanley Rd, who back in 1993/94 as part of his Bristol University course produced a Conservation Study of Chandos Rd.
Diligently photographing (pre-digital!) and documenting each property along the street, he has provided a fascinating look at the social trends of the last 16 years.
Hover over each picture to see Chandos Rd now and then (1994)
Littles - Upholstery supplies
Though Chandos Rd still has a number of eating venues, back then it boasted,
a Japanese restaurant (the only one in Bristol at that time),
a Mexican (one of only two in Bristol),
2 continental style restaurants,
1 winebar,
2 indian eateries
and a Chinese/Chip Shop.
La Cantina - Mexican Restaurant and Elliot's - Continental Restaurant
Ford Bros - Butchers - Now and Then
Drinks could be bought at the off licence and more food obtained from the greengrocers, delicatessen, newsagent/kiosk and, as now, the butchers, bread shop and Spar (Londis).
How many remember Chandos Rd was also home to a hardware shop, haberdashers, a woolshop and the superb Home Farm Trust charity shop?
The monumental stonemasons, builders, launderette and Post Office may have disappeared but the Picture Frame shop (though now next door), hairdressers, estate agents and offices remain.
With grateful thanks to a local resident on Stanley Rd, who back in 1993/94 as part of his Bristol University course produced a Conservation Study of Chandos Rd.
Diligently photographing (pre-digital!) and documenting each property along the street, he has provided a fascinating look at the social trends of the last 16 years.
Hover over each picture to see Chandos Rd now and then (1994)
Kingsley Thomas - Estate Agents |
Dorrit - Hair Stylist |
Littles - Upholstery suppliesThough Chandos Rd still has a number of eating venues, back then it boasted,
a Japanese restaurant (the only one in Bristol at that time),
a Mexican (one of only two in Bristol),
2 continental style restaurants,
1 winebar,
2 indian eateries
and a Chinese/Chip Shop.
The Samurai - Japanese Restaurant |
The Samurai - detail of window art |
La Cantina - Mexican Restaurant and Elliot's - Continental Restaurant
Ford Bros - Butchers - Now and Then
Blueneck - Educational Tutors |
Off Licence |
Drinks could be bought at the off licence and more food obtained from the greengrocers, delicatessen, newsagent/kiosk and, as now, the butchers, bread shop and Spar (Londis).
How many remember Chandos Rd was also home to a hardware shop, haberdashers, a woolshop and the superb Home Farm Trust charity shop?
R.I Barton and Partners - ? |
Private residence - then and now |
The monumental stonemasons, builders, launderette and Post Office may have disappeared but the Picture Frame shop (though now next door), hairdressers, estate agents and offices remain.
Browns - Hair Salon |
Clark and Co - Estate Agents |
Woolcot Park Post Office |
Shiloh - Builders Office |
More pictures of Chandos Rd - Now and Then soon
If you have any pictures or documents relating to this area that you are willing to share,
do get in touch at info@lansdownrdbs6.co.uk
a Redland resident would like to restore
St Saviour’s War Memorial for those who fell in 1914–1920. To offer support or more info email C Critchett
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