Montpelier, Bristol
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| OS grid reference | |
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| Unitary authority | Bristol |
| Ceremonial county | Bristol |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS |
| Dial code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| UK Parliament | Bristol East |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| List of places: UK • England | |
Montpelier is an area of North Bristol, UK. It is bounded by the Gloucester Road to the west, St Pauls to the south, St Werburghs to the east and St Andrews to the north. It has its own railway station, and a reputation for being bohemian and 'alternative', if a little 'studenty'. Picton Street is a haven for lovers of organic and vegetarian cuisine.
Picton Street was built and named in honour of Sir Thomas Picton who, as Captain Picton, in 1783 endeared himself to Bristolians by bravely facing the rebellious 75th Battalion on College Green and averting a military mutiny. There is also a fine double-bayed villa in the street named after him, Picton Lodge.
There is a strong feeling of community spirit in Montpelier, especially around Fairfield School. Street parties and fundraising events have recently been held there to light up the iconic railway bridge. See also North Bristol At Fair. [1]
