- Welcome for Almondsbury

<!-- Francis Frith photo --><br /> <a href="http://www.francisfrith.com/almondsbury/photos/village-c1955_a103011/" title="Almondsbury, Village c1955, from www.FrancisFrith.com" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /> <img src="https://images.francisfrith.com/c10/450/01/a103011.jpg" width="450" alt="Photo of Almondsbury, Village c1955, ref. a103011" title="Almondsbury, Village c1955. ? Copyright The Francis Frith Collection 2012." style="border: 1px solid #cccccc;" /><br /> <br /> Reproduced courtesy of Francis Frith.<br /> </a><br /> <!--End Francis Frith photo --><br /> <br /> Very close to Almondsbury, Winterbourne is mentioned in the Domesday Book, with the following information: In SVINHEVE HD.erant T.R.E.ad firma.XXXVI.hidae in<br /> <br /> BETVNE.cu.II.membris Wapelei 7 Wintreborne.<br /> <br /> In dnio erant.v.car.7 XLI.uills.7 XXIX.bord.cu.XLV.car.<br /> <br /> Ibi.XVIII.ferui.cu.I.molino.<br /> <br /> Hoc M T.R.E.reddeb firma uni noctis.7.m fimilit facit.<br /> <br /> For those not fluent in the language of the time, this can be translated as:<br /> <br /> In SWINEHEAD Hundred<br /> in the time of King Edward there were in the revenue 36 hides in BITTON,<br /> with its two members, WAPLEY and WINTERBOURNE.<br /> In lordship there were 5 ploughs; 41 villagers and 29 smallholders with 45 ploughs.<br /> 18 slaves with 1 mill.<br /> In the time of King Edward this manor paid one night's revenue; now it does likewise<br /> <br /> Things have changed a bit round here since then, but traditional British values remain predominant at the Swan where you are assured of a warm welcome, great food served in a friendly atmosphere and a wide range of beers, wines and spirits for you to enjoy. Soft drinks and coffee are always available and there is a children's menu for the younger diners in your party.<br /> <br /> Talking of parties, the Swan is a great place to hold one, why not bring your friends and family here for celebrations. That way, you can leave the cooking, and more importantly the clearing up to us.<br /> <br /> Residents of Winterbourne can keep up to date with our regular and special events by taking a look at the calendar page.

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The outside of the Swan in Winterbourne has had a makeover
From a coat of paint for the outside of the pub, to a complete remodelling of the gardens and play area, every part of the Swan at Winterbourne has gained a fresh now look. The inside has had a fair amount of attention too, with a new Old West theme for the restaurant, now known as the Smokehouse Saloon, with a very western flavour to the menu and the décor alike.