Tag Archives: Cheltenham

“Closing The Year In Innocent Recreation”

by cotswoldhistory Posted on December 31, 2012

TweetAn odd juxtaposition of dancing and the effects of war in Gloucestershire, one New Year’s Eve… “Cheltenham, December 16. “There will be shortly given at the Rooms, a Grand Ball, in support of the Spanish and Italian Refugees at present … Continue reading →

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Churchyard Stories: The Draper’s Apprentice

by cotswoldhistory Posted on June 13, 2011

TweetExactly a year ago, I wrote here about the Wilkins family, who had lived and worked at Lower Slaughter Mill in the late 19th century. I recently returned to the village of Lower Slaughter, and on a wander round St … Continue reading →

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Susan’s Story: Transported For Committing Infanticide

by cotswoldhistory Posted on September 20, 2010

TweetSusan Barnett was a 26-year-old inmate of the Stow-on-the-Wold Union Workhouse when she briefly became the subject of media stories in 1854. Susan, a poverty-stricken single mother from Naunton, was arrested and charged with the murder of her son, Henry … Continue reading →

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For Sale: One Castle, Slightly Worn

by cotswoldhistory Posted on August 12, 2010

TweetAt midday on Thursday 26 March, 1829, at Garraway’s Coffee House, 3 Change Alley, Cornhill, in London, an unusual house was offered up for auction. It was somewhat more of a house, in fact. It was Sudeley Castle, near Winchcombe. … Continue reading →

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Northleach House Of Correction: A Short History

by cotswoldhistory Posted on March 5, 2010

TweetNorthleach House of Correction stands just before a crossroad on the A40 that leads left into Northleach village, or straight on towards Chedworth and Cirencester. It is one of those rare buildings that has not been altered beyond recognition, so … Continue reading →

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