Stokes Croft captured over the years in 17 pictures
The area has changed a lot

Stokes Croft is one of Bristol's most unique areas - an iconic place that people across the country may have heard of.
A hub of cultural activity, the area has changed a lot in the last ten years and these days it is known for its bars, restaurants and nightclubs as well as its independent shops. There is a lot of street art around as well, including Banksy's work.
In the last few years, we have looked at what the city looked like in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
We have also found out more about how Clifton, Southville, Fishponds, St Werburgh's, Brislington, Redland and BS5 have changed over the years, among others.
And we have now had a look in our archives to see what we could find out about Stokes Croft:
This article was first published in December 2020 and was republished in June 2025.
Stokes Croft 'new roundabout' in 1954
1 of 17The Carriage Works on Stokes Croft in 2001
2 of 17One of Bristol's most legendary nightclubs Blue Mountain - which has now closed for good - can be seen in the background of this 2001 picture
3 of 17Former Powerhouse nightclub pictured in 2000
4 of 17The buildings at the corner of Ashley Road and Cheltenham Road, Stokes Croft, in 1999
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