to hire new workers. The aspiring employees would carry the tools of their trade as an indication of the work they were seeking; unskilled labourers would carry a mpo, hence the name. And in the days before broadcast media, important public announcements would be proclaimed in the High Street by the mayor. Other instances of gatherings in the High Street include annual fetes held by Friendly Societies, the celebrations to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubille
and at the end of the Forst World War.
From the establishment of the town by charter in 1252 up until the 1950s Thornbury's High Street, like every other in the country, was occupied largely by those engaged in the manufacture and sale of goods. The last 50 years or so has seen a shift in favour of providers of services. It is a shame that we have lost so many of the skilled trades and family-run business and that they won't come back.
Thornbury Golf Centre
Bristol Road
Thornbury
Bristol
BS35 3XL
01454 281144
The Clubhouse is open to all. Enjoy the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Join us for a morning coffee, a bite to eat from our extensive lunch menu, afternoon tea or an evening drink with collegues. We're always especially pleased to see families. Open until 10pm every day.