Gordano Civic Society
Copyright © 2026 Gordano Civic Society
Founded 1956
Publications
Posset Pieces
A series of booklets on local history from Portishead and the Gordano area of Somerset.
May be bought here on-line. All editions are currently available, but may not be re-stocked when sold.
The Lake Grounds
at Portishead
1910-2010
The Jewel in our Crown.
A 44-page booklet to celebrate the Centenary of the Lake Grounds. Collected and edited by Sandy Tebbutt.
May be bought here on-line.
1884 Map
A very detailed large scale Ordnance Survey map of Portishead and surrounding areas in the Gordano Valley. Available on DVD or as high quality prints.
May be bought here on-line.
Most of these items can be bought here on-line or can be bought by post, at Society meetings, or from Careys, 17 High Street, or the Ship Inn, Portishead.
Other publications
Other items available include Tithe Maps and a Power Station map. These items cannot be bought on-line.
Pancake Money book
A history of the Chappell Charity
This book by John Haysom is now sold out. One copy is held in our Library. More …