Portishead, Somerset - Nore Road - postcard by Avondale, Bristol pmk 1908

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• Postcard

   

• Picture / Image:  Nore Road, Portishead [Somerset near Bristol]
• Publisher: JB & SC (Avondale series)
• Postally used: yes
• Stamp:  Edward half d light green
• Postmark(s): Bristol 1908 machine cancel
• Sent to:  Miss Ford, 7 Crescent Road, Birkdale, Southport
• Notes / condition: 

Text from the free encyclopedia WIKIPEDIA may appear below to give a little background information (internal links may not  work) :

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Portishead (/pɔːrtɪsˈhɛd/) is a coastal town on the Severn Estuary, close to Bristol, but within the unitary district of North Somerset, which falls within the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. It has a population of around 25,000,[1] with a growth rate considerably in excess of surrounding towns.[2]

Portishead has a long history as a fishing port. As a Royal Manor it expanded rapidly during the early 19th century around the docks, with supporting transport infrastructure. A power station and chemical works were added in the 20th century, but the dock and industrial facilities have since closed and been redeveloped into a marina and residential areas. Portishead was also the telephone control centre used by British Telecom (BT) for non-direct dialled calls to maritime vessels, a service known as Portishead Radio.

The town's population is expanding, and Portishead is now primarily a dormitory town for Bristol and its environs, although a range of service industries has grown up. The headquarters of both Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Avon Fire Brigade are in Portishead.

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