Heritage Open Days Thursday 9Th to Sunday 12Th September 2010

Heritage open days Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th September 2010

3 CHIPPING SODBURY The Police Station St Saviour’s Church Moda House High Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AH Beesmoor Road, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, BS36 2RP www.coalpitheath.org.uk/ 1 High Street, Chipping Sodbury Take a tour of a working police station, purpose built as such BS37 6BA www.modahouse.co.uk when it was part of the Gloucestershire Constabulary area. St Saviour’s Church was designed by William Butterfield, his first Anglican Church, and it was completed 1846, only Grade II* listed building situated at Thurs 9th/Fri 10th September 11.00am – 12.00noon taking around a year to complete. Many other local miners the top end of the High Street. Over Tours every 20 mins and managers are buried in the churchyard, as can be 300 years old, the building originally Booking: Must be pre-booked: Pre-book by contacting witnessed by some grand headstones. The Church and housed the Bank of Chipping Sodbury. Lesley Cogan, PCSO Support on 0117 9455942 or lesley. Lych Gate are Grade II* listed buildings. Special Activities for Dr Alfred Grace, related to the cricketer [email protected]. Max 6 per tour. Children and Families: Quiz tour. WG Grace, also lived here. G Saturday 10.00am – 3.00pm Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday 9th September Tours 11.00am & 12.30pm Services at 8.00am, 10.00am & 6.00pm Booking essential – Please ring Heritage Open Days booking Parking in the church carpark off Beesmoor Road. line Monday to Friday between 9.00am -4.00pm on 01454 Tudor House 863592 to book a place; messages will be responded to. Tudor House, Hatters Lane, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AA G G Tudor House is believed to be one of the oldest buildings in Chipping Sodbury dating back to 1460 and is now the headquarters of the South Glos. Conservatives and the 5 DYRHAM Rounceval House Tudor House Conservative Club. Dyrham Park Rounceval Street, Chipping Thurs 9th/Fri 10th Sept guided tours 11.00am – 3.30pm Near Bath, South Glos SN14 8ER. M4 J18, signs to Dyrham Sodbury BS37 6AR Park from A46 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrhampark www.rouncevalhousehotel.co.uk G E Spectacular late 17th The House dates back to about century mansion, 1670 when the Steward of the garden and deer Lord of the Manor lived in the 4COALPIT HEATH park. Dyrham Park is house. The steward was also Ram Hill Colliery a beautiful baroque the Town Constable and it is rumoured that prisoners stayed Broad Lane, Coalpit Heath BS36 2TY country house set in the cellar overnight, which still has bars at the window. It www.britarch.ac.uk/caf/wikka.php?wakka=RamHill in 110 hectacres is thought that some form of dwelling was sited here as long (274 acres) of garden and parkland, designed by Talman ago as the Medieval Ages. Scheduled Ancient Monument includes the above ground for William Blathwayt, Secretary at War during the reign of remains of a nationally important early 19th century colliery Sunday 12th September Tours 2.30pm & 4.30pm William III. The collection includes delftware, paintings and (shaft, gin house, boiler house, reservoir and engine house) Booking essential – Please ring Heritage Open Days booking furniture; later 18th century additions include furniture by and dramway. line Monday to Friday between 9.00am – 4.00pm on Gillow and Linnell. Free admission on the Saturday only 01454 863592 to book a place; messages will be responded Sunday 12th September Guided tours 10.15 – 2.30pm Saturday 11th September only 11.00am – 5.00pm to. Ground floor only is accessible for wheelchairs 15 people maximum. No need to book. E G G E

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The information contained in this leaflet is correct 2 BITTON at the time of publication. South Gloucestershire Avon Valley Railway Council cannot be held liable for any failure to Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton BS30 6HD open properties or provide activities. www.avonvalleyrailway.org Translations of this guide into languages read by local residents can be made available. Audiotape and large print versions can also be provided. The opportunity for a behind the scenes look at the For more information about translations contact 01454 868009 engine sheds at Avon Valley Railway. Bitton Station For additional copies of this leaflet or for further information contact01454 865783 dates back to 1869 and closed to passenger traffic in 1966. A new lease of life was given to the railway when train rides driven by volunteers started again in 1974. Heritage Open Days aims to increase public awareness of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September England’s rich architectural and cultural heritage by allowing free 11.00am – 4.00pm access to hundreds of properties that are normally closed to the Booking is essential – Please ring 0117 932 5538 public or that would usually charge admission. Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 4.00pm or e-mail For the fourteenth year South Gloucestershire Council’s Museum [email protected] to book a place. This is and Heritage Service is co-ordinating a local programme, www.heritageopendays.org.uk an engineering area and appropriate clothes for a supported by participating properties and members of the South dirty environment and stout shoes are essential. For Gloucestershire Heritage Forum. those with walking difficulties please call for details. Children from the age of 14 are welcome and should be Front Cover: The Chantry, Thornbury accompanied by an adult. Produced by Museums & Heritage, South Gloucestershire Council G www.southglos.gov.uk/museums

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6 FRENCHAY 9 THORNBURY 11 WINTERBOURNE Frenchay Chapel Thornbury Castle Gardens St Michael’s Church, Beckspool Road, Frenchay Common, Frenchay, Castle Street, Thornbury www.thornburymuseum.org.uk Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE Bristol BS16 1ND Tudor castle-palace built in 1510 and once owned by Henry Parish Church, begun in 1190s, with Alan Younger with Unitarian church built 1691, bell tower added in 1720. Grade VIII. Part ruined but carefully restored, retaining original exterior stained glass window (1973), and three churchyards with II* listed. Notable features include 19th century crinoline walls, and operated as a quality hotel and restaurant. Superb interpretation boards. 13th century chancel arch, 14th door, one of the last surviving twin stones, Halley’s comet architecture and walled gardens and Grade 1 listed. Guided century wall paintings and effigies, and 18th century clock weather vane and a body snatcher stone in graveyard. tour of the grounds with local historians from Thornbury and mechanism. Quiz for exploring church One of the oldest Unitarian chapels in England. Information District Heritage Trust, limited to 24 people per tour. Children Saturday 11th September 10.00pm – 5.00am leaflet, exhibition and questionnaire for children. must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Sunday 12th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm Thurs 9th/Fri 10th September 10.00am – 4.00pm Sat 11th Sept 10.30am Sun 12th Sept 2.00pm Sun 12th September 12.30pm – 4.30pm Free admission by ticket only available from the Town Hall, G E Organ recital Sunday 2.00pm – 3.00pm High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR. 01454 412103. Please enclose SAE and state preferred day. Park in town car Winterbourne Medieval Barn G E parks or nearby. Court Farm, Church Lane, Winterbourne G www.winterbournebarn.co.uk Frenchay Quaker Meeting House Winterbourne Medieval Barn was built in 1342 using green Beckspool Road, Frenchay Common BS16 1NT The Chantry timber construction methods by Thomas de Bradeston. The An attractive Old Quaker Meeting House built in traditional original roof structure remains largely intact and is a fine 52 Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HB www.thechantry.org.uk style in 1809 with distinctive architectural features, it reflects example of raised-cruck construction. Grade II* a history of Quaker life and worship on this and nearby sites The Chantry is home to the Thornbury & District Community Saturday 11th September 10.00am – 5.00pm since the mid 17th century. The peaceful walled garden is Association and is a fine 16th Century listed building, Sunday 12th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm still used as a burial ground. subsequently extended, with a beautiful walled garden. The name for the house suggests it was once a home for Sunday 12th September 1.00pm – 5.00pm G E priests who were paid by people to chant masses for their E souls. A presentation and exhibition will explain the history of the building, plus guided tours of the premises. Salem, Watleys End Methodist Church Factory Road, Winterbourne BS36 1QL Frenchay Village Museum Saturday 11th September 10.00am – 4.00pm Methodist church built in 1787 on the site where John Begbrook Park, G E Wesley preached. Burials in graveyard date from 1827. Frenchay, Bristol Church harvest anniversary weekend. BS16 1SZ Located just inside entrance ‘B’ of Porch House Saturday 11th September 10.00am – 5.00pm Frenchay Hospital Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Castle Street, Sun 2.00pm – 5.00pm Services at 11.00am & 6.00pm www.frenchay. Thornbury BS35 1HA museumarchives.co.uk E A fifteenth century hall house with two-storey porch, exposed roof timbers and original door. Now used as the Church Hall Situated a few miles north-east of Bristol, this community by the Roman Catholic parish of Christ the King, Thornbury.

museum gives an insight into an unusual village that from There is also a later panelled parlour and an interesting 12 YATE the 17th century was a community made up of largely garden has recently been restored. Grade II listed. Yate Heritage Centre nonconformist Quakers and Unitarians. There is a special Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG. www.yateheritage.co.uk Friday 10th September 10.30am – 4.30pm display about J S Fry & Sons and chocolate to mark the Yate Heritage Centre is a converted 1840s stable block closure of Somerdale, and a new book available about the for the adjacent White Lion Pub. There is a special event firm’s history. There is also a visiting exhibition of Miniature to mark the 10th anniversary of the centre with stalls and Needlework traditional entertainment. Craft workshops and face painting Thornbury Town Hall for children. Refreshments at St Mary’s Church. Sat 11th/Sun 12th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm Old Police Station, High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AR Saturday 11th September 10.30am – 4.30pm E www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk Originally a private residence, the building was purchased E as a police station and magistrate’s court in 1859. The building was left derelict before Thornbury Town Council 7KINGSWOOD St Mary’s Church refurbished it and reopened it in 1994. Many of its old Warmley House Grotto Church Road, Yate BS37 5BG features were retained, such as the Victorian cells. Guided Tower Lane, Warmley, BS30 8XT tours will be given of the magnificent Council Chamber, the Grade I listed building dating from Norman times, famous www.kingswoodmuseum.org.uk old Court and an exhibition of civic memorabilia. brasses and historic stained glass windows. Walk around Mysterious collection of vaulted chambers and tunnels churchyard and view the 26 Grade II listed tombs, Parnall Saturday 11th September 10.00am – 4.00pm which once housed a complex system of water tunnels and memorial, Newman grave and lychgate. Trips up 92ft pools. Made entirely of clinker waste from zinc furnaces. G E perpendicular tower (subject to weather conditions) Acknowledged as the largest remains in the country. available for over 8s.

Open Sunday 12th September 11.00am – 4.00pm St Mary’s Parish Church Thursday 9th/Friday 10th Sept 11.00am – 3.00pm Optional entry to Kingswood Museum £2.00 Saturday 11th September 11.00am – 2.00pm Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HQ www.thornburyparish.org Partial access – uneven surface Sunday 12th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm; Grade I listed building with parts dating back to 12th century. 5.00pm Heritage Songs of Praise. The church has historic connections with Henry VIII and Cream teas available on Sunday in aid of Children’s Hospital Anne Boleyn who stayed at Thornbury Castle next door. South-West The Tower will be open on Saturday afternoon and has a G E 8 PATCHWAY magnificent view from the top. Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust Thurs 9th/Fri 10th/Sat 11th Sept 9.00am – 5.00pm Patchway, South Guides available (Sat only) 11.00am – 4.00pm. Oldwood Pits Gloucestershire Tower open (Sat only) 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy, Nr Yate BS37 7PZ www.sgmrg.co.uk A rare chance to visit G the collections of the Former 19th century Colliery with interesting associated Rolls-Royce Heritage workings – pit shaft, drift, mine office and tunnel. Mining Trust. Based in an artefacts and displays. Hands-on activities, gus and crook

original wartime testbed 10 WICKWAR coal hauling at Patchway. A large Wickwar Town Hall Guided tours by the South Gloucestershire Mines Research number of aero-engines 52 High Street, Wickwar GL12 8NP Group. Booking to see shaft is advisable, though not on view including the Grade II listed building, constructed during the 1600s with essential. Please ring Heritage Open Days booking line Jupiter, Cherub and Lucifer, progressing through Proteus to village lock-up and reputed to have the oldest working Town on Monday to Friday between 9.00am – 4.00pm on 01454 Concorde’s Olympus and the Harrier’s Pegasus. No more Hall Clock in England. The funeral bier was used in 1930/40 863592 to book a place. than 2 children per supervising adult. to transport coffins around Wickwar and surrounding Saturday 11th September 2.00pm – 6.00pm Saturday 11th September Tours start at 9.00am. villages. Very steep steps Sunday 12th September 11.00am – 5.00pm Please ring Heritage Open Days booking line on Monday to Open by appointment only. Thurs 9th/Fri 10th/Sat 11th Displays and Refreshments. Look for signs on day of event. Friday between 9.00am – 4.00pm on 01454 863592 to book September 10.00am – 4.00pm Uneven ground, sensible shoes advised. Limited disabled a place. Closing date for bookings Tuesday 7th September at Contact Mrs P. A. Trull e-mail:[email protected] or access due to nature of site. 4.00pm. Minimum age 10. Parking permitted at gate 5A 01454 299120 G E G E G

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