Greenbank, Bristol

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Greenbank
Greenbank, Bristol (Bristol)
Greenbank, Bristol

Greenbank shown within Bristol
OS grid reference ST617747
Unitary authority Bristol
Ceremonial county Bristol
Region South West
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town BRISTOL
Postcode district BS
Dialling code 0117
Police Avon and Somerset
Fire Avon
Ambulance Great Western
European Parliament South West England
List of places: UKEnglandBristol

Coordinates: 51°28′05″N 2°33′25″W / 51.468, -2.557

New housing on Greenbank Road
New housing on Greenbank Road

Greenbank is a small informal district in Bristol, England nestling between Easton to the west, Eastville to the north, Fishponds to the east, and Whitehall to the south. The area itself is part of the official Easton Ward for elections.

The Elizabeth Shaw chocolate factory
The Elizabeth Shaw chocolate factory

The area is mainly one of early 1900s terraced housing with a row of very new housing on the edge of the cemetery. There are a few distinctive buildings within the area:

  • The Elizabeth Shaw chocolate factory (famous for its 'Famous Names' and 'Chocolate Crisp' brands)
  • Chapel in Greenbank Cemetery [1]
  • Castle Green United Reform Church
  • Local church informally know as the "Lego Church"