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“A barbarous and ungovernable people” is a bit of a strong condemnation of a community. Especially considering that at the time the community in question was situated on the outskirts of a vibrant city in Britain. The people of Kingswood Forest supplied the south west of England and the industries of Bristol with coal, and it is fair to say that without the Kingswood Forest coal Bristol would not be the city it is today. However, the relationship between the two communities was strained to say the least. This pamphlet tells the story of the misunderstanding and mistrust which, from time to time, blew up into full scale conflagration.
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John Newman
I am interested in previous Real Tennis Courts in Bristol and the surrounding areas and have encountered a conundrum concerning the Tennis Court Inn, Deanery Road, Warmley. It has been thought that there was a tennis court attached but this has been questioned. I note that at least two of your organisations publications ( The Cock Road Gang and A barbarous and ungovernable people)relate to this area and I therefore wonder if there is anyone who I could speak to who might have further information.?
I also hear that one of the collieries was known as Tennis court colliery. Is there anyone who could shed further light on this?
Hoping to hear from you.
Best wishes,
John Newman