There were also lead mines in the 18th century, which account for the bumpy surface in the area by Upper Belgrave Road known as the Dumps.

A gibbet was erected opposite the top end of Gallows Acre Lane (now known as Pembroke Road).

In May 1941, 32 acres were requisitioned on the east side of Ladies Mile to store military vehicles in six canvas hangars.

An area of 42 acres to the west of Ladies Mile was used from February 1944 to store heavy army equipment.

[5] Near Clifton village is the site of the Observatory, a small tower with a camera obscura at the top.

Located close to the observatory is an open face of rock that has been used as a slide by generations of Bristolians and students.