Fossils of the Frome Valley, Bristol
The Frome Valley stretches for 20 miles, dating back 300 million years.
Come and join me on a geology walk and fossil hunt in our beautiful area of North Bristol - check out my events page on steveengland.co.uk to find out more and how to book!
Cycling in Bristol, UK. Riding the Concorde Way by Bike in Real Time. Wtih sub-titles.
Cycling down the Concorde Way cycle path from Bennington Walk to St Philip’s via St Werburgh’s and Frome Valley Walkway. Plase turn on sub-titles for commentary and directions.
Frenchay Moor in Bristol alongside the Frome Valley and owned by the National Trust
Frenchay Moor is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas in Bristol. Next to Frenchay Common it's a place that you should explore.
Frenchay Moor in Bristol alongside the Frome Valley and owned by the National Trust
Frenchay Moor in Bristol alongside the Frome Valley and owned by the National Trust
4: Bristol Urban Excursionist - Following the River Frome - St Judes to Snuff Mills - April 2018
Episode four. Continuing from where we left off on the previous adventure we pick up the course of the River Frome in St. Judes, Bristol. We're steeped in the industrial history of this part of the river amongst rusty warehouses, old factories and massive stone walls. We pause to examine an iron relic from the heroic age of Brunel and the Great Western and meander our way through Riverside Park to find another Frome cousin, the Horfield Brook (episode 5). The Frome disappears beneath the concrete jungle for a while and we zoom past the towering new apartment blocks of Junction 3. Motorway City flashes past at speed as we climb high above the motorway to take in a view of the flood plains to the East of the city. We soon find ourselves below ground-level in the dry riverbed, see the new railway bridge under construction and then head-off under the flyover to find the Frome again. It emerges into daylight amongst the roaring flood-waters on their diversion to the Avon Gorge and then wanders around the back of the Ikea megastore that was once home to Bristol's Greyhound racing stadium. The 20th Century looms overhead in the shape of an enormous concrete overpass, but it's the last we'll see of the great city today. A quick detour sees the river wandering through the back gardens of Eastville on it's way to meet the Avon and we stop to take in an old farmhouse and a concrete bridge from the first age of the motor car. At last we are in the country away from the bustle and noise and float by some peaceful allotments on the riverbank before stopping opposite the cricket pavilion to imagine those warm summer days. Another tributary comes to join us flowing down from Channel Hill, Fishponds as dogs frolic in the clear, icy water. We appreciate the pent-up power of the river valley that for centuries powered small industries providing us with stone, flour and snuff before another detour beckons us astray up an old farm track. A crumbling stone wall and a cattle-stile are a reminder of ancient times past before suburbia reached out beyond the city and we pause to appreciate the peace and quiet of the gorge before heading onwards across an old Lichen-covered bridge. A wonderful stone-lined track leads us upwards past old cottages draped in ivy and climbing spring flowers and we cross the river again on a bridge from the 1920's to peer at the rushing waters below. We next arrive at the old Snuff Mill and stop to see the awesome power of the Frome in full flood and some early scented flowers in bloom tended by volunteers. There is evidence of industries-past and an old stone quarry that would have supplied many buildings in the area dripping with luscious green foliage. This brings us to the end of this episode amongst families enjoying a Sunday walk with the promise of further explorations to come. To accompany us on our way The Fascinator has composed some meandering, liminal music reminiscent of the Conservatoire replete with muted brass, harps and floaty pianos. In contrast Ninja-stye beats and cuts echo off the concrete superstructure.
Route:
Wellington Rd, Bristol BS2 9DA heading NE
Frome Valley Walkway NE
Peel Street
Under Easton Way A4320
Baptist Mills Court
M32 NE
New Gatton Road footbridge
Fox Road E
Fox Park
Stapleton Road A432 NE
New Stadium Road W
Muller Road B4469 W
Stapleton Road B4058 NE
Glenfrome Road SW the NE
Frome Valley Walkway E
Eastville Park lake
Black Rocks
Wickham Glen W
Colston Hill
Wickham Hill NE
Wickham Court
Broom Hill NE
Frome Terrace
School Lane
River View E
Snuff Mills
Frome Valley Walkway E
Halfpenny Bridge BS16 1HG
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Places to see in ( Frome - UK )
Places to see in ( Frome - UK )
Frome is a town and civil parish in eastern Somerset, England. Located at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills, the town of Frome
is built on uneven high ground, and centres on the River Frome.
Frome is approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Bath, 43 miles (69 km) east of the county town, Taunton and 107 miles (172 km) west of London.
In April 2010 a large hoard of third-century Roman coins was unearthed in a field near the town. From AD 950 to 1650, Frome was larger than Bath and originally grew due to the wool and cloth industry. It later diversified into metal-working and printing, although these have declined. Frome was enlarged during the 20th century but still retains a very large number of listed buildings, and most of the centre falls within a conservation area.
Frome has road and rail transport links and acts as an economic centre for the surrounding area. It also provides a centre for cultural and sporting activities, including the annual Frome Festival and Frome Museum. A number of notable individuals were born in, or have lived in, the town. In 2014, Frome was called the sixth coolest town in Britain by The Times newspaper. Frome has recently been shortlisted as one of three towns in the country for the 2016 Urbanism Awards in the 'Great Town Award' category.
The area surrounding the town of Frome is Cornbrash, Oxford Clay and Greensand. Frome is unevenly built on high ground above the River Frome, which is crossed by the 16th century town bridge in the town centre. The main areas of the town are (approximately clockwise from the north-west): Innox Hill, Welshmill, Packsaddle, Fromefield, Stonebridge, Clink, Berkley Down, Easthill, Wallbridge, The Mount, Keyford and Lower Keyford, Marston Gate, The Butts, Critchill, Trinity, and Gould's Ground.
The older parts of Frome – for example, around Sheppard's Barton and Catherine Hill – are picturesque, containing an outstanding collection of small late-17th- and 18th-century houses. The Trinity area, which was built in the latter half of the 17th century and first half of the 18th century, is a fine (and rare) example of early industrial housing. Cheap Street contains buildings dating to the 16th and 17th centuries and has a stream running down the middle fed by the spring at St John's Church. Cheap Street has never been used for vehicular traffic and its layout is based on land plots dating to approximately 1500.
Frome is served by the Bristol to Weymouth railway line which passes the eastern edge of the town. Frome station was opened in 1850 and is one of the oldest railway stations still in operation in Britain, now with direct services to London Paddington. Frome is also served by a number of bus routes.
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Cycling Bristol: Eastville Park and the River Frome
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In Full River Frome Source - Chalford - Stroud - Severn
A look along the full length of the River Frome, Gloucestershire, one of the UK's lesser known rivers, but one with plenty of interests & history along its length.
A small Weir on the River Frome - Snuff Mills, Bristol
Weir:
A weir /wɪər/ or low head dam is a barrier across the horizontal width of a river that alters the flow characteristics of water and usually results in a change in the height of the river level. There are many designs of weir, but commonly water flows freely over the top of the weir crest before cascading down to a lower level.
Snuff Mills:
Snuff Mills is a park in the Stapleton area of north Bristol, also known as Whitwood Mill.
There are pleasant walks along the steep wooded banks of the River Frome, for example to Oldbury Court. The park was purchased in 1926 by the Corporation of Bristol as a pleasure walk for citizens of Bristol and restored in the 1980s by the Fishponds Local History Society.
The park's name originates from one of the millers. His nickname was 'Snuffy Jack' because his smock was always covered in snuff.[1]
The park includes an old quarry and a stone mill. The old mill within the park was used for cutting and crushing stone from the many quarries along the Frome Valley during the late 19th century. It contains a waterwheel, egg-ended boiler in its setting and the remains of a vertical steam engine. Despite the name, tobacco snuff was never ground in this mill.
Today, Snuff Mills is still a popular site for locals and visitors who come to enjoy the tranquility and natural surroundings. This stretch of the River Frome is also home to some of Bristol's otters.
United States:
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America (/əˈmɛrɪkə/), is a federal republic[16][17] composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.[fn 6] Forty-eight states and the federal district are contiguous and located in North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is in the northwest corner of North America, bordered by Canada to the east and across the Bering Strait from Russia to the west. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific Ocean. The U.S. territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, stretching across nine official time zones. The extremely diverse geography, climate and wildlife of the United States make it one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries.[19]
At 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million km2)[20] and with over 324 million people, the United States is the world's third- or fourth-largest country by total area,[fn 7] and the third-most populous. The capital is Washington, D.C., and the largest city is New York City; twelve other major metropolitan areas—each with at least 4.5 million inhabitants—are Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Riverside.
Piddle Valley walk, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, England
This a walk with Helen up from the road at Piddlehinton, near Dorchester, Dorset. on April 2nd 2017, we walked a long way! My feet were a bit sore afterwards. I have edited up so I can use it in film competitions,
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Along Old Railways Bristol - Mangotsfield - Bath Green Park Station
A look along the former Midland Railway branch between Bristol & Bath, now a popular cycleway.
Bristol to Staple Hill Tunnel
Staple Hill Tunnel - Mangotsfield Station
Mangotsfield Station - Avon Riverside Station
Avon Riverside Station - Bath Green Park
Explore the Frome Valley from UWE Bristol
Explore the Frome Valley from UWE Bristol with beautiful new buildings offering places to buy refreshments.
GHOSTS - B-3114 near Bristol
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Tyntesfield In Spring - Bristol
The National Trust has lovingly restored this magnificent Victorian country house. Once the home of the Gibbs family who never threw anything away, and now home to the Trust's largest collection of fascinating objects, a visit here gives a fascinating insight into the lives of four generations of the family. Expect to be amazed by the flamboyant gothic architecture of the house and to be inspired by the restored walled garden. Join the children in the garden play trail and enjoy refreshments in the Home Farm restaurant or cafe. Situated 7 miles southwest of Bristol, Tyntesfield is served by a regular bus service from Bristol Bus Station.
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A Spring Walk in Somerset
Come on a quiet dog walk along the Mells Brook, Somerset, England. The English countryside in Spring, through the wild garlic and spring flowers. Swimming in the river.
A Walk From Bitton Station To The River Avon ( Bath/Bristol
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Places to see in ( Wells - UK )
Places to see in ( Wells - UK )
Wells is a cathedral city and civil parish in the Mendip district of Somerset, on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills. Wells has had city status since medieval times, because of the presence of Wells Cathedral. Often described as England's smallest city, Wells is second only to the City of London in area and population, though not part of a larger urban agglomeration.
Wells is named from three wells dedicated to Saint Andrew, one in the market place and two within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace and cathedral. A small Roman settlement surrounded them, which grew in importance and size under the Anglo-Saxons when King Ine of Wessex founded a minster church there in 704. The community became a trading centre based on cloth making and Wells is notable for its 17th century involvement in both the English Civil War and Monmouth Rebellion. In the 19th century, transport infrastructure improved with stations on three different railway lines. However, since 1964 the city has been without a railway link.
The cathedral and the associated religious and medieval architectural history provide much of the employment. The city of Wells has a variety of sporting and cultural activities and houses several schools including The Blue School, a state coeducational comprehensive school that was founded in 1641, and the independent Wells Cathedral School, that was founded possibly as early as 909 and is one of the five established musical schools for school-age children in the United Kingdom. The historic architecture of the city has also been used as a location for filming an increasing number of movies and television programmes.
Wells lies at the foot of the southern escarpment of the Mendip Hills where they meet the Somerset Levels. The hills are largely made of carboniferous limestone, which is quarried at several nearby sites. In the 1960s, the tallest mast in the region, the Mendip UHF television transmitter, was installed on Pen Hill above Wells, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from the centre the city.
Wells is situated at the junction of three numbered routes. The A39 goes north-east to Bath and south-west to Glastonbury and Bridgwater. The A371 goes north-west to Cheddar and east to Shepton Mallet. The B3139 goes west to Highbridge and north-east to Radstock. Wells is served by FirstGroup bus services to Bristol, Bristol Temple Meads, Bath, Frome, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Street, Bridgwater, Taunton, Burnham on Sea and Weston-super-Mare, as well as providing some local service. Some National Express coach services call at Wells. The bus station is in Princes Road. The Mendip Way and Monarch's Way long-distance footpaths pass through the city, as does National Cycle Route 3.
Webberbus connects Wells to Weston-super-Mare, Highbridge and Bridgwater.
Wells had two stations which were closed by the Beeching Axe in the 1960s such as Wells (Tucker Street) railway station and Wells (Priory Road) railway station. The nearest head of steel is located on the East Somerset Railway at Mendip Vale. Wells and Mendip Museum includes many historical artefacts from the city and surrounding Mendip Hills. Wells is part of the West Country Carnival circuit.
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A loop from Winterbourne through Snuff Mills back to Winterbourne and on to the Boars Head pub in Aust with the Bristol Thursday Old Time Cyclists.
OLD 'Working' WATER WHEEL on display - Snuff Mills, Bristol, UK
WATER WHEEL:
A water wheel is a machine for converting the energy of flowing or falling water into useful forms of power, often in a watermill. A water wheel consists of a wheel (usually constructed from wood or metal), with a number of blades or buckets arranged on the outside rim forming the driving surface.
Water wheels were still in commercial use well into the 20th century but they are no longer in common use. Uses included milling flour in gristmills, grinding wood into pulp for papermaking, hammering wrought iron, machining, ore crushing and pounding fiber for use in the manufacture of cloth.
Some water wheels are fed by water from a mill pond, which is formed when a flowing stream is dammed. A channel for the water flowing to or from a water wheel is called a mill race. The race bringing water from the mill pond to the water wheel is a headrace; the one carrying water after it has left the wheel is commonly referred to as a tailrace......[1]
SNUFF MILLS:
Snuff Mills is a park in the Stapleton area of north Bristol, also known as Whitwood Mill.
There are pleasant walks along the steep wooded banks of the River Frome, for example to Oldbury Court. The park was purchased in 1926 by the Corporation of Bristol as a pleasure walk for citizens of Bristol and restored in the 1980s by the Fishponds Local History Society.
The park's name originates from one of the millers. His nickname was 'Snuffy Jack' because his smock was always covered in snuff.[1]
The park includes an old quarry and a stone mill. The old mill within the park was used for cutting and crushing stone from the many quarries along the Frome Valley during the late 19th century. It contains a waterwheel, egg-ended boiler in its setting and the remains of a vertical steam engine. Despite the name, tobacco snuff was never ground in this mill.
Today, Snuff Mills is still a popular site for locals and visitors who come to enjoy the tranquility and natural surroundings. This stretch of the River Frome is also home to some of Bristol's otters.
BRISTOL:
Bristol is a city and county[4] in South West England with a population of 459,300.[5] The wider district has the 10th-largest population in England.[6] The urban area population of 724,000 is the 8th-largest in the UK.[2] The city borders North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, with the cities of Bath and Gloucester to the south-east and north-east, respectively. South Wales lies across the Severn estuary.
Iron Age hill forts and Roman villas were built near the confluence of the rivers Frome and Avon, and around the beginning of the 11th century the settlement was known as Brycgstow (Old English the place at the bridge). Bristol received a royal charter in 1155 and was historically divided between Gloucestershire and Somerset until 1373, when it became a county of itself. From the 13th to the 18th century, Bristol was among the top three English cities after London in tax receipts. Bristol was surpassed by the rapid rise of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool in the Industrial Revolution.
Bristol was a starting place for early voyages of exploration to the New World. On a ship out of Bristol in 1497 John Cabot, a Venetian, became the first European since the Vikings to land on mainland North America. In 1499 William Weston, a Bristol merchant, was the first Englishman to lead an exploration to North America. At the height of the Bristol slave trade, from 1700 to 1807, more than 2,000 slave ships carried an estimated 500,000 people from Africa to slavery in the Americas. The Port of Bristol has since moved from Bristol Harbour in the city centre to the Severn Estuary at Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Dock.
Bristol's modern economy is built on the creative media, electronics and aerospace industries, and the city-centre docks have been redeveloped as centres of heritage and culture. The city has the largest circulating community currency in the UK—the Bristol pound, which is pegged to the Pound sterling. The city has two universities, the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, and a variety of artistic and sporting organisations and venues including the Royal West of England Academy, the Arnolfini, Spike Island, Ashton Gate and the Memorial Stadium. It is connected to London and other major UK cities by road and rail, and to the world by sea and air: road, by the M5 and M4 (which connect to the city centre by the Portway and M32); rail, via Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway mainline rail stations; and Bristol Airport.....
Frome Valley Chipping Sodbury to Old Sodbury
Frome Valley - Chipping Sodbury to Old Sodbury, film 10 the final part of our route.