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Hendre Road, BRISTOL, BS3 2LP

Currently a rather dull space with some trees and a play area, however looks like there are plans for improvements (quoted from link below): "The Gores Marshalls formed in January 2008 to protect and improve this neglected green space. Local people have drawn up a plan including circular footpaths, signs, benches, new planting and an enclosed play and sports area. The whole will cost around £250K, but stage one is to build a path rather than just have uneven and muddy grass. A small grant from the Better Bedminster Community Chest is a contribution towards this first step. Some other funding has already been secured and the Gores Marshalls are after more." http://www.greaterbedminster.org.uk/news.php

Gore's Marsh park is not named without reason. A modern drain allows excess water to disperse.

A public green space in Ashton for not that long. It was not until the early twentieth century that the park was an official site under the care of the council. Previously it was an unkempt area and (unsurprisingly) rather wet underfoot. Today it has a play area for children and some trees for landscaping, being registered as a village green since 1970.

Some exciting play equipment for the kids, including a zip wire, in the park. Several trees have been planted on what was until fairly recently a football pitch. No chance of a game now.

This must become an island in very wet weather, hence a series of (narrow) planks across the "moat".

The junction with Hendre Road (left) and Gore Road.

This is the Bristol base of the Royal Navy Reserve. It trains over 100 reservists every week.

The side of the brick building reflects the bright sunlight. Formerly part of the tobacco factories of old, it is now transferred to vape products.