Once the Turnpike
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Once the Turnpike
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 10 Feb 2017
This is now the Thunderbolt public house, a popular live music venue, although it was the Turnpike for most of its life. The area of Totterdown was an important gateway to Bristol and the authorities erected a tollgate for users after the Act of 1748. The people were moved to tear them down, leading to some angry scenes and retribution. However, this pub is a Victorian Gothic style building that stands on the turnpike - hence its original name. The tolls were eventually dropped in 1863. Grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.442433
Longitude
-2.574324