Ridgeway, Bristol

Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Ridgeway shown within Bristol
OS grid reference ST 6284 7503
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town BRISTOL
Postcode district BS16
Dialling code 0117
Police Avon and Somerset
Fire Avon
Ambulance South Western
EU Parliament South West England
UK Parliament

Ridgeway is a suburban area of Bristol, located in the east of the city between Fishponds, Speedwell and Eastville.[1]

It is a mainly residential area and has a playing field,[2] which was home to Eastville Rovers Football Club (now known as Bristol Rovers) from 1893 until they moved to Eastville Stadium in 1897.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Ridgeway, City of Bristol". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "East Locations" (PDF). Bristol Council. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Football in the West of England". Western Daily Press. 4 September 1893. Retrieved 12 December 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive. (Subscription required (help)).
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