Lockleaze, Bristol
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Lockleaze is an area in the northern suburbs of the city of Bristol, England, three miles north of the city centre, south of Filton, east of Horfield and west of Frenchay. Lockleaze is a long narrow residential area built on the western flank of Pur Down on a north-south axis, separated from Horfield by the main Bristol to South Wales railway line. The suburb was developed immediately after WW2. Although much of the housing was owned by Bristol Corporation, these days a fair proportion is privately owned.
The Channel 4 sitcom Teachers was filmed at Lockleaze school.
A high microwave tower, known locally as the "Cups and Saucers", is located on the top of Pur Down. The distinctive tower can be seen from many miles away.
During WW2, a large anti-aircraft gun emplacement was located on the down.
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