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[[Fanny Burney]]'s 18th century novel [[Evelina]] is partly set in Hotwells, as the eponymous heroine visits Bristol during its spa-town years.
[[Fanny Burney]]'s 18th century novel [[Evelina]] is partly set in Hotwells, as the eponymous heroine visits Bristol during its spa-town years.


The area is served by two schools, Hotwells Primary School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotwells.bristol.sch.uk/|title=Hotwells Primary School|accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref> and St George C of E Primary School,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stgeorgeprimary.ik.org/|title=St George C of E Primary School|accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref> the latter is currently under threat of closure by [[Bristol City Council]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bristol.gov.uk/committee/2008/sc/sc014/1118_3.pdf|title=CALL IN PANEL, 18 NOVEMBER 2008, PUBLIC FORUM|date=2008-11-18|publisher=Bristol City Council|format=PDF|accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref>
The area is served by two schools, Hotwells Primary School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotwells.bristol.sch.uk/|title=Hotwells Primary School|accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref> and St George C of E Primary School,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stgeorgeprimary.ik.org/|title=St George C of E Primary School|accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref> the latter has been under threat of closure by [[Bristol City Council]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bristol.gov.uk/committee/2008/sc/sc014/1118_3.pdf|title=CALL IN PANEL, 18 NOVEMBER 2008, PUBLIC FORUM|date=2008-11-18|publisher=Bristol City Council|format=PDF|accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref> but is now to be re-evaluated in 2013.<ref>
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Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association (HCCA),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotwellscliftonwood.org.uk/|title=

Revision as of 10:07, 27 January 2009

Hotwells
OS grid referenceST572727
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBRISTOL
Postcode districtBS
Dialling code0117
PoliceAvon and Somerset
FireAvon
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
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UK
England
Bristol
The western part of Hotwells, with the bank of the River Avon and the A4 trunk road in the foreground and the higher houses of Cliftonwood and Clifton Village above. The Clifton Suspension Bridge is just visible on the left.

Hotwells is a district of the English port city of Bristol. It is located to the south of and below the high ground of Clifton, and directly to the north of the Floating Harbour. The southern entrance to the Avon Gorge, which connects those docks to the sea, lies at the western end of Hotwells. Bristol Cathedral is situated at the eastern end of Hotwells, adjacent to The Council House and College Green. Hotwells forms part of the city ward of Clifton.[1][2]

Hotwells takes its name from the hot springs which bubble up through the rocks of the Avon Gorge underneath the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The springs were first documented in 1480.[3] In the Georgian era Hotwells was developed as a spa town in an attempt to compete with Bath, including the building of Dowry Square, but never really attained the same status, and eventually the waters were found to be polluted. Although for many years much of the housing in Hotwells was in a poor state of repair, there has been a noticeable improvement recently, with several new developments, including the opening of premises for the City of Bristol College.[4]

Hotwells has long had an important part to play in Bristol's transport infrastructure. Towards the end of the 19th century, the western end of the district was the location of a terminus of a Bristol Tramways route, Hotwells railway station was the city terminus of the Bristol Port Railway and Pier to Avonmouth, the lower terminus of the Clifton Rocks Railway, the locks giving access to the Floating Harbour, and the landing stages used by passenger steamers. In the 1920s, the A4 Portway road was driven through the Avon Gorge to provide better access from the city to Avonmouth Docks and in the process removing all signs of the Bristol Port Railway's station. Since the 1960s, the western end of Hotwells has been dominated by the Hotwells Flyover complex, which enables traffic from the city centre and the A4 Portway to cross the City Docks to access the south west side of the city.[5]

Grenville Place Chapel was opened in 1839 in a rather elaborate Early English Style building. For many years it was used as a garage and is now housing association managed flats.

Hotwells includes several of Bristol's Grade II* listed buildings, including the Church of Holy Trinity, designed by Cockrell, and the whole of Albemarle Row, a Georgian terrace. Also listed is the Pump House, formerly the power plant for Bristol Harbour's bridges and other machinery, now a pub.

Fanny Burney's 18th century novel Evelina is partly set in Hotwells, as the eponymous heroine visits Bristol during its spa-town years.

The area is served by two schools, Hotwells Primary School[6] and St George C of E Primary School,[7] the latter has been under threat of closure by Bristol City Council,[8] but is now to be re-evaluated in 2013.[9]

Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association (HCCA),[10] is a registered charity run by local volunteers which exists to improve the quality of life for those who live and work locally. For many years HCCA ran the Hope Centre, based in the Georgian listed building, Hope Chapel, which provided a base for community groups and offered a programme of arts events. The Hope Centre closed in 2001 following a loss of funding and the lease was surrendered to the owners, the Congregational Federation.

References

  1. ^ "Clifton Ward Map" (PDF). Bristol City Council. Retrieved June 16. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Ordnance Survey (2005). OS Explorer Map 155 - Bristol & Bath. ISBN 0-319-23609-9.
  3. ^ "Hotwells". National Monuments Record. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  4. ^ "Hotwells - A Historic District of Bristol England". Retrieved June 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Clifton Rocks Railway - FAQ". Clifton Rocks Railway special interest group. Retrieved June 14. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Hotwells Primary School". Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  7. ^ "St George C of E Primary School". Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  8. ^ "CALL IN PANEL, 18 NOVEMBER 2008, PUBLIC FORUM" (PDF). Bristol City Council. 2008-11-18. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
  9. ^ "BBC NEWS - Bristol - Future of primary schools decided". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
  10. ^ "Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Association". Retrieved 2008-12-22.
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