Stroud Open Studios – 2026
The Stroud Open Studios event for 2026 is now on.
Still listening to Radio 4 on long wave?
The old long wave transmitters for BBC Radio 4 are being closed down for good this month.
GWR to be renationalised by the end of 2026
GWR railways to be renationalised in December 2026 so say goodby to the green GWR trains passing through Stroud.
Bluebells on Cam Peak
There’s a fantastic display of Bluebells on Cam Peak at the moment (end of April 2026).
Chalford valley playing field is still closed
The playing field in the Chalford valley is still closed due to an ongoing investigation of ground contamination.
Some history of the Hilliers Bacon Factory in Nailsworth
This article was sent to me by the Gloucestershire Society for Industrial Archaeology (GSIA) and provides a great look at the history of the Hilliers factory in Nailsworth.
Update to the BT tower near Wotton article
I’ve updated an article about the old BT tower near Wotton-under-Edge as I found some interesting information about it’s use during the Cold War era.
The Northern Lights could be seen from around Stroud
The Northern Lights could be seen around Stroud
A couple of good local books
A look at a couple of local history books that are worth a read.
Old postcards of Nailsworth
A look at a couple of old postcards that show George Street and Bridge Street in Nailsworth.
