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A church rising out of Bristol's north gate.

A church has stood on the present site since Norman times, this probably being the third, but in 1786 the medieval building, which had a history of instability, was judged beyond repair and pulled down.

The origins of Abbots Leigh and the Church of Holy Trinity are lost in the mists of time, but there are definite indications of a Celtic Settlement well before the Roman invasion.

Occupying a prominent position at the crossroads to the town, one cannot fail to be impressed with St James church, with its memorial to the explorer Sir John Franklin, who was born in the town.

The parish church for the city of Bristol.

In 1811 the newly erected church could somehow seat 256 people plus 94 other and had a capacity congregation each Sunday.

St Peter’s church dates from 14th century, celebrating its 700th anniversary in 2020, and is the oldest building in Portishead; as such, it has witnessed the changes and growth of the town.

The immensely tall and elegant 14th century spire of St Mary’s beckons across the Fens: no one with an interest in church architecture should ignore it.

From the 12th century this has been a place of daily prayer, and an extraordinary building, created for the glory of god.