Redland, Bristol
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 Within Bristol (left) and England. | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population: | 10,841 [1] |
| Ordnance Survey | |
| OS grid reference: | Maps for ST516785 |
| Administration | |
| Unitary authority: | Bristol |
| Region: | South West England |
| Nation: | England |
| Other | |
| Police force: | Avon & Somerset |
| Ceremonial county: | Bristol |
| Historic county: | Gloucestershire |
| Post office and telephone | |
| Post town: | Bristol |
| Postal district: | BS6 |
| Dialling code: | 0117 |
| Politics | |
| UK Parliament: | Bristol West |
| European Parliament: | South West England |
| Image:Flag of England.svg | |
Redland is an affluent inner suburb and parish in Bristol, England. The suburb is situated between Clifton, Cotham and Bishopston, and is within the County of Bristol and the Bristol West Parliamentary constituency.
Redland is known as a popular student accommodation area, particularly with second and third year students from the city's universities. The Severn Beach Line passes through the area, stopping at Redland railway station.
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[edit] Church
The suburb is known for its Georgian parish church,[2] which was built, probably by John Strahan with plasterwork by Thomas Paty, in 1742 as a private chapel for the local manor house, Redland Court, though it was not consecrated until 1790. It eventually became the parish church when the parish of Redland was separated from Westbury-on-Trym in 1942 and, unusually, has no dedication to a patron saint. It is a Grade I listed building.<ref>Redland Chapel. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.</ref>
[edit] Other listed buildings
The architecture of the buildings is generally Georgian but with some Victorian buildings and a small number of mid-twentieth century ones.
Redland Court, which is now Redland High School, was built between 1732 and 1735 by John and Martha Cossins or John Strachan, for John Cossins, on the site of an Elizabethan House which previously stood on the same site. It is grade II* listed,<ref>Redland Court. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.</ref> as are the piers and gates at the main entrance,<ref>Piers and Gates at Redland Court. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.</ref> the perimeter wall, piers and gates to Redland Chapel churchyard<ref>perimeter wall, piers and gates to Redland Chapel churchyard. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.</ref> and the West gateway and attached garden wall and balustrade.<ref>West gateway and attached garden wall and balustrade. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.</ref>
The nearby St Ursula's High School in Henleaze dates from the mid 19th century and is grade II listed,<ref>St Ursula's High School. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.</ref> with at least twenty indivudual houses in Redland having grade II or II* listing.
[edit] Shopping
Whiteladies Road and some of its side-streets make up Redland's busy and largely independent shopping area (though several chain stores including Sainsburys are in the shopping centre near the railway station), which is a cheaper alternative to affluent Clifton Village.
[edit] Local events
At the start of every May a fête is held in Redland Green. This is called the "Redland Fair", or the "Redland May Fair", and takes place on the May Day bank holiday.
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