Thornbury is recorded as the site of a market in the early Middle Ages, and it was probably this which prompted the Earl of Gloucester in 1252 to grant borough status to the village, meaning that it became a town. The market remained the focus of the town's existence for many centuries and was held in the High Street until 1911, at which point it moved to the recently developed site between Bath Road and Rock Street.
The presence of the market encouraged the growth of other trades. The butchery trade, of course, thrived alongside a busy livestock market. One such business in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was that of the Trayhurn brothers which was located in the premises now occupied by funeral directors LJ Gulwell.
Among other crafts and trades in the town were a number of tailors, a pony and trap rental and the "Gas and Electricity
Ronnies
11 St Mary Street
Thornbury
Bristol
BS35 2AB
01454 411137
Awarded The Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year 2009
Situated in the heart of Thornbury, Ronnie's restaurant and coffee lounge offers lovingly prepared food and exceptional service in a stylish setting. With a focus on quality, freshness and locally sourced ingredients prepared by a classically trained chef with a passion for food.