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Map showing ponds in Stoke Gifford village that have been filled in since 1889.

Wednesday 26th February 2020 SH (Editor)

Where have all the frogs gone?

…asks local history enthusiast Adrian Kerton. Conservationists are worried that the UK is losing much of its wildlife through loss of habitat and that certainly seems to be the case in Stoke Gifford ‘village’. In the past, builders filled in inconvenient ponds, though today, the new Harry Stoke development has had to cater for the protected great crested newt colonies.

A crowd gathered around the road sign for Sharon Ubnak Close at the official opening.

Wednesday 20th November 2019 SH (Editor)

Local historian remembered as new development opens in Little Stoke

A new housing development named after a local historian has been officially opened in Little Stoke. Housing association Bromford has completed work to its regeneration scheme in Collins Avenue, which has seen ten old properties demolished and replaced with 15 modern, energy-efficient homes. Delivered in partnership with United Living, the project, which began last year, has now been shortlisted for

Photo of Adrian Kerton (right) and local resident David Shore at the ‘moat’.

Monday 22nd April 2019 SH (Editor)

Call to preserve historic Harry Stoke ‘moat’

As Crest Nicholson prepares to begin construction of a 763-home development in Harry Stoke (subject to final planning approval), a local history enthusiast is calling on the developer to preserve a historic water feature… By Adrian Kerton The ‘moat’ at Harry Stoke has always been regarded as an insignificant small pond, but now the surrounding scrub has been cleared, it

Saturday 1st December 2018 SH (Editor)

Local history uncovered: Stoke Gifford’s medieval barn

By local history enthusiast Adrian Kerton. In 2014, an archaeological investigation was carried out by Absolute Archaeology on behalf of the Trustees of the Old School Rooms prior to the construction of the new St Michael’s Centre which was designed to serve the communities of Stoke Gifford, Bristol and beyond. It was opened in 2015 as part of the audacious Heart of the

Sunday 18th November 2018 Laura Mortimore

Local historian remembered through naming of new street

A local resident who passed away earlier this year is to be remembered by having a new street named after her. Sharon Ubank Close will be a new road in Little Stoke and will serve as a reminder of the work that Sharon did for the local community. Many residents of Stoke Gifford will remember the Stokes Standard, a series

View of The Green in Stoke Gifford ‘village’. The old post office can be seen in the left of the picture

Monday 5th November 2018 SH (Editor)

A short history of Stoke Gifford

By local history enthusiast Adrian Kerton. From the coins spilling from a pot in a stream, that was broken by a lad throwing a stone, and from excavations around the parish, particularly on the Royal Estate at Sandringham Road, we know the Romans had a presence here. The coins were reported as those of Constantine the Great. We know from

Saturday 21st April 2018 Laura Mortimore

Website reveals fascinating history of the Stokes

Local resident Adrian Kerton has created a website documenting the history of Stoke Gifford and surrounding areas. The wide variety of information on his website offers readers a glimpse into the past, with some of the documents available to view dating as far back as the 13th century. When Adrian moved to Stoke Gifford in 1985 to work for Hewlett-Packard