Gordano Civic Society
Copyright © 2025 Gordano Civic Society
Founded 1956
Publications
Posset Pieces
A series of booklets on local history from the Gordano Region of Somerset.
May be bought here on-line. All editions are currently available, but may not be re-stocked when sold.
The Lake Grounds
at Portishead
1910-2010
The Jewel in our Crown.
A 44-page booklet to celebrate the Centenary of the Lake Grounds. Collected and edited by Sandy Tebbutt.
May be bought here on-line.
The Portishead
Pancake Money
A history of the Chappell Charity
By John Haysom.
The story of the local charity established by Katherine Chappell in 1693 and still operating today. 56 pages.
May be bought here on-line.
1884 Map
A very detailed large scale Ordnance Survey map of Portishead and surrounding areas in the Gordano Valley. Available on DVD or as high quality prints.
May be bought here on-line.
History
Most of these items can be bought here on-line or can be bought by post, at Society meetings, or from Careys, 17 High Street, or the Ship Inn, Portishead.
Other publications
Other items available include Tithe Maps and a Power Station map. These items cannot be bought on-line.