Bristol Harbour and Underfall Yard by David Blackburn – 2nd September 2025
David started by outlining the sources of the River Avon, Tetbury (Tetbury Avon) and the Frome, Dodington Park (home off Mr Dyson). The Avon had a great tidal range of 12m, which was good for bringing ships into and out of Bristol. However, not so good when offloading. In 1804 William Jessop was asked to redesign the docks area and hence the New Cut and The Floating Harbour were created. The Underfall Yard was the Control Point for the new…