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St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol

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St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol — church building in City of Bristol, United Kingdom.

St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol, historic churches in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Montpelier · 1.1 km
  • Free entry

About

St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "church building in City of Bristol, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4587°, -2.5920°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St James' Presbyterian Church (also known as Welsh Congregational Church) was a church in The Haymarket, St James, Bristol, England.

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Background

History

The church was built in 1859. It was destroyed during The Blitz in World War II. In around 1953, St James's Presbyterian in Romney Avenue, Lockleaze was built. The remains of the Victorian-era St James' Church are just south of the current Bristol coach station. The church was bombed in the evening of 24 November 1940 and partly restored as a chapel in 1957. The tower still remains but the nave has been converted to offices.

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Coordinates
51.4587, -2.5920
Parish
Bristol, City of, unparished area
Postcode
BS1 3LR
Parliamentary constituency
Bristol Central
Nearest railway station
Montpelier1.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol?
St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 3LR), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
Is St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol a protected site?
Yes — St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol free to visit?
Yes, St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol is free to enter.
How do I get to St James' Presbyterian Church of England, Bristol?
The nearest railway station is Montpelier, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 3LR.