Forthcoming Events
Lost Rivers of Bristol: 19th November 2019 – SOLD OUT
An illustrated talk by Melvin Wood, Environment Agency - back by popular demand.
Annual Social Evening: 22nd January 2020
Following our tradition of New Year social evenings, we are holding an event next January in the Watershed.
Annual General Meeting: 2nd June 2020
The Annual General Meeting in 2020 will take place on Tuesday 2nd June at the church of St Michael on the Mount Without.
The Annual Design Awards scheme will run again in 2020 and the award ceremony will take place in the summer – date and venue to be decided.
In the Planning for 2020: We are looking into the possibility of a visit to Thomas Ware and Sons tannery, on Coronation Road. A visit has been agreed and we are looking for a suitable date.
Recent Events
Film & television industry in Bristol: 24th October 2019
Our speaker at this event, Rob Champion, is a film and television location manager and former Bristol City Council Film Officer.
Building Liveable Neighbourhoods in Bristol: 18th October 2019
Liveable neighbourhoods are much talked about but what does this term mean? Is Bristol a liveable city?
From Brycgstow to Bristol in 45 Bridges: 16th October 2019
Each one of Bristol’s bridges has a fascinating story which is woven intimately into the 1,000 year history of the city. When and why was it built? What was involved in its design, engineering and construction? Jeff Lucas's talk explains.
Floating Harbour trip: 15th September 2019
As part of Bristol Open Doors weekend, the Architecture Centre is organising a series of boat trips around the Floating Harbour. The trip on 15th September is reserved for the Civic Society.
Bristol’s Tobacco Bonds: 5th September 2019
Allie Dillon, the City Archivist, will talk about the history of A, B and C Bonds, using documents and images from the archives.
Study visit to St Phillips: 28th August 2019
We have arranged a study visit to look at historic buildings and structures in St Phillips. The walk will be led by David Martyn from Bristol City Council.
Visit to Bridgwater and Hinkley Point C: 13th August 2019
The Society is planning a visit to Bridgwater and Hinkley Point C.
Study visit to Purton Hulks : 10th July 2019
A summer’s evening walk to view the famous Hulks in the company of Paul Burnett, local historian and specialist in the origins and development of the ships graveyard.
Design Awards: 11th June 2019
The annual Design Awards meeting this year takes place on 11th June from 6.00 pm at St George’s.
Annual General Meeting: 4th June 2019
Bristol Civic Society warmly welcomes its members and friends to this year's Annual General Meeting which will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 4th June.
Theatre blue plaque unveiling: 31st May 2019
The Bristol Civic Society and Acorn Property Group announce the unveiling of a blue plaque to mark the establishment in 1729 of a new theatre in Jacob's Wells Road.
Ashton Court Mansion: 22nd May 2019
A Civic Society meeting arranged for the presentation of the consultant's options report. Scheduled for 4pm.
Routes to Clifton: 22nd May 2019
The untold story of street improvement in Victorian Bristol - a talk by Peter Malpass. Scheduled for 7.30pm.
Future Travel Choices: electric cars and transport on demand?: 15th May 2019
Future Travel Choices: electric cars and transport on demand? Perspectives on future travel choices and the implications for Bristol and the West of England.
The story of Old Market: 26th March 2019
Vice & Virtue: Discovering the story of Old Market - a talk by Mike Manson, editor of Better Bristol and well known local author.
Transport in Bristol : what can we expect in 2019? 20th March 2019
An expert panel discusses the complex and often bewildering range of transport initiatives in Bristol.
High density or high liveability?: 25th February 2019
A talk by Finlay McNab of Streets Reimagined focusing on the impact of densification.
Cinematic Bristol Redux: 13 February 2019
In true Hollywood style, following on from the success of the November Cinematic Bristol event, there is to be a sequel.
Annual Social Evening: 25th January 2019
Bristol Civic Society annual social get-together.
Women’s Suffrage Blue Plaque Unveiling: 15 December 2018
Blue Plaque unveiling: the Bristol and West of England Society for Women’s Suffrage was set up when Florence Davenport Hill invited a group of like-minded individuals to a meeting at her home at 3 West Mall, Clifton, Bristol.
Cinematic Bristol – 29th November 2018
Four films, capturing the evocative, changing streetscape of our city.
Visit to Finzels Reach, 9th October 2018
A walking tour of this new city quarter taking in Castle Bridge, the conversion of the former Brewery buildings and the construction of new buildings on this densely developed site.
Visit to Bristol Airport – 6th September 2018
Civic Society members will hear a presentation from Mike Herbert (of Bristol airport) on the future vision for the airport, covering planning and development.