Oral History strand

The Storyboat 700+ project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, commemorated 700 years of St Peter's church. Its aim was to recognise the changing nature of Portishead and the role that St Peter's church has played in its heritage and as a central part of the growing community.

We have recorded local people, young and old and gathered their stories before they are lost forever. You can now hear excerpts from them on this website and engage in the story of Portishead and the parish of St Peter's Church, where there is 'No Such Thing as Strangers.'

Soundbites

Choose a soundbite to listen to below

The memories of a Portishead doctor in the 70's
In the 1970's the doctor makes a visit on board a ship in Portishead Dock.
Uploaded 30/10/2021
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Fire at derelict Phosphorus factory in Portishead
Dr. McLeod sees a cloud of white smoke, causing serious pollution. With all the phone lines jammed she eventually gets the Medical Officer of Health out of his bath. The land is ultimately decontaminated to build the village quarter.
Uploaded 01/11/2021
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Cows in the High Street
Joan describes cows being driven to the fields which are now Brampton Way,
Uploaded 08/11/2021
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