Gloucestershire, inc Bristol Gallery

Didbrook Church, Cotswolds, June 1937

A GWR Publicity view of the parish church in the village of Didbrook in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, June 1937. St George's Church dates from the 13th century, and in 1471 after the Battle of Tewkesbury retreating Lancastrian soldiers took refuge within the church only to be massacred by Yorkist soldiers. The walls still bear the scars of musket shot

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Abbey Park, Cirencester, August 1924

A GWR Publicity view of the Norman Arch in Abbey Grounds Park, Cirencester, Gloucestershire in August 1924. The walls of the 12th century arch are covered in ivy and two boys are turned towards the camera. The Norman Arch is the oldest building in Cirencester and is the last remaining structure of Cirencester Abbey

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Chipping Campden, July 1930

A view up the High Street towards the Market Hall. Motor cars line the street, although the 'Caution Road Up' sign indicates work taking place

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1930, 1930s, Chipping Campden, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, High Street, Market Hall