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Gordano Civic Society

Founded 1956

No 27: A Brief History of Portishead

64 pages ‘perfect bound’ Size 176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in)

By Peter Milsom Published 2024

The story of the growth of Portishead from a tiny fishing and farming village in 1066 to the large modern town.

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CODE: PP27

Preface From ‘A Book of English Places’ by

Arthur Salmon

Chapter 1 Early years

Chapter 2 Portishead develops

Chapter 3 Urban District Council

Chapter 4 Bristol Corporation Docklands

Chapter 5 The War years

Chapter 6 Education in Portishead

Chapter 7 Marina and Wildlife Reserves

Timeline

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Index

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