I am desperately looking for historical information (pics, postcards newpaper cuttings etc..) of the 'Old Manor House' Keynsham. Also any old detailed maps of Keynsham showing the 'Old Manor House' on. If anyone can help I would be really grateful as we are trying to piece back a history trail for the place.

Sorry forgot to mention that the 'Old Manor House'is in Bristol Road, Keynsham. Hope somebody can help.

The Old Manor House in Keynsham is said to be one of the oldest inhabited houses in England. It was thought to be originally built in an 'E' shape construction. The front was of early seventeenth century, and although the earliest recorded date is 1616, many ancient features are still intact and trace back to a much earlier time. Ancient features still apparent are: ancient ceiling beams, a Norman arch and Jacobean panelling. Legend has it that at one time it was used as a Priory. Many historical facts were lost due to the deeds being destroyed by fire. In 1925 the house was occupied by a Mr. Philip Bush, Solicitor and later by a Mr. Cox, Solicitor.
The Old Manor House, Bristol Road, in latter years become a Hotel and licenced Restaurant run by Mrs. J. Rozario. I have an old pen and ink drawing of the house date not known.

Hi

Thanks so much for that reply not sure how to contact you. You have just given me more information in that piece that I have managed to find in the last 4 weeks! Is there any chance that I could take a copy of the picture at all.

Thanks again for your reply it all helps to piece together the jigsaw and any pics really help.