Goldney Hall

Goldney Hall is a self-catered hall of residence in the Clifton area of Bristol, England. It is one of three in the area providing accommodation for students at the University of Bristol and occupies part of the grounds of Goldney House, built in the 18th century and remodelled in the 1860s. The house and several garden features are listed structures, and the garden is designated Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.HistoryThe Goldney family's influence in Bristol can be traced back as far as 1637 when Thomas Goldney I was sent, by his father, to Bristol from Chippenham in Wiltshire to serve as an apprentice for seven years. Thomas Goldney II, born 1664, purchased a majority of the current Goldney Estate, complete with manor house, for a fee of £100 in 1705. The lease documents from this time are available online and can be viewed here.In 1724 the earlier house was partially demolished to be replaced by a grander building, possibly built for Goldney by George Tully, a Bristol merchant who was a partner of William Champion in the Coalbrookdale Works. The Goldney family were Quakers, however their beliefs did not prevent them developing a significant range of enterprises; ventures included: