History
The Bristol and District League was originally formed in 1892 on the suggestion of Gloucester City A.F.C. player Percy Stout, although Gloucester did not join the league until the following season. The league became known as the Western Football League in 1895, however the name Bristol and District League has been a familiar title in Bristol football in subsequent years.
Among the clubs that have left the Bristol and District League and now compete at a higher level are:
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