The Society was first formed in 1965 by a group of people concerned with the amount of heritage that was being destroyed by the post-war frenzy for rebuilding.

...That Keynsham had one of the largest Roman villas ever found in this country? Several rooms had fine mosaic floors...

DID YOU KNOW

That there were formerly many pubs along Keynsham's main street, and in Saltford, at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries...

...That Keynsham had six Domesday mills along the Rivers Chew and Avon?

Keynsham By-Pass cut through the remains of the magnificent 12th century Romanesque abbey...

Keynsham Town Hall, shops and clock tower are built on the site of 'Cheapside' and included a slaughter house, pub, cafe and shoe shop...

...Saltford Manor House is believed to be the oldest inhabited manor house in England

Over a period of more than 40 years the Society has amassed a large archive of photographs, documents, maps and transcripts from primary sources and newspaper articles.

Membership of Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society is open to anyone who is interested in the history of the Keynsham and Saltford area. You do not have to live in the area.

In order to join simply click the button below, print and complete the application form, and send it to:-  The Membership Secretary, 39 West View Road, Keynsham, BRISTOL BS31  2UE.    Payment may be made by cheque or bank transfer as shown on the form.