Ridgeway, Bristol Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Ridgeway
Coordinates:51.473°N -2.5364°W
Map Type:Bristol
Unitary England:Bristol
Lieutenancy England:Bristol
Region:South West England
Constituency Westminster:Bristol East
Post Town:BRISTOL
Postcode District:BS16
Postcode Area:BS
Dial Code:0117
Os Grid Reference:ST 6284 7503
Label Position:left

Ridgeway is a suburban area of Bristol, located in the east of the city between Fishponds, Speedwell and Eastville.[1]

It is a mainly residential area and has a playing field,[2] which was home to Eastville Rovers Football Club (now known as Bristol Rovers) from 1893 until they moved to Eastville Stadium in 1897.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ridgeway, City of Bristol . Ordnance Survey . 12 December 2017.
  2. Web site: East Locations . Bristol Council . 11 July 2013 . 12 December 2017.
  3. News: Football in the West of England . 4 September 1893 . Western Daily Press . British Newspaper Archive . subscription . 12 December 2017.