Lockleaze, Bristol
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in the northern suburb
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s of the city
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of Bristol
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, England
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, three miles north of the city centre
Bristol city centre
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, south of Filton
Filton
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, east of Horfield
Horfield
Horfield is a suburb of the city of Bristol, in southwest England. It lies on Bristol's northern edge, its border with Filton marking part of the boundary between Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Bishopston lies directly to the south. Monks Park and Golden Hill are to the west. Lockleaze and...
and west of Frenchay
Frenchay
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Lockleaze is a long narrow residential area built on the western flank of Purdown on a north-south axis, separated from Horfield by the main Bristol to South Wales
South Wales
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railway line. The suburb was developed immediately after World War II
World War II
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. Although much of the housing was owned by Bristol Corporation, these days a fair proportion is privately owned.
The Channel 4
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sitcom Teachers was filmed at Lockleaze school, which was built by the city architect A.H. Clarke in 1954. It was an early example of 'Method Building' using pre-cast frame with pre-stressed floors and brick panel walling.
St Mary's church dates from 1956 by T.H.B. Burrough.
A high microwave tower, Pur Down BT Tower
Pur Down BT Tower
Purdown BT Tower was built in 1970 and is located on a hill just north of the city centre of Bristol, in the Lockleaze suburb, UK . It is a prominent landmark, visible from much of the city. It is one of twelve reinforced concrete towers owned by BT in the UK...
, is located at Lockleaze and is known locally as the "Cups and Saucers". The distinctive tower can be seen from many miles away.
During World War II, a large anti-aircraft gun emplacement, known locally as Purdown Purcy, was located on the down, the ruins of which remain today.
Sport
Lockleaze is home to Dings Crusaders R.F.C.Dings Crusaders R.F.C.
Dings Crusaders R.F.C. is a rugby union team based in the Bristol suburb of Lockleaze. It competes in National Division Two South, the fourth tier of English rugby union competition, the 2007–08 season being the club's fifth as a National League club. It is one of the oldest clubs in Bristol, with...
, who compete in National Division Two South, the fourth tier of the English rugby union league system.