The following is a short description of the parish of Stapleton from Pigot's 1830 directory. Please note in those days Fishponds was included in the parish. The walks and scenery are still there around the river Frome there but the area is built up these days with many houses. 1830 STAPLETON two miles north east of Bristol, is chiefly the residence of retired families, and is remarkable for the beauties of its scenery and the delightful walks with which it is intersected and surrounded. Bernice