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This Seat Belongs To Alexander Pope

by cotswoldhistory Posted on June 27, 2011

TweetThe Cotswolds and their surrounding area have a long connection with literary figures. Today, the region is home of bonkbuster author Jilly Cooper, to name just one example; Joanna Trollope was until recently a resident; and in former times, Jane … Continue reading →

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The Arts & Crafts Movement

by cotswoldhistory Posted on February 12, 2010

TweetThe Cotswolds – and Cirencester in particular – have a special place in the history of the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th century. Part of this association is due to Ernest Gimson, an architect … Continue reading →

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