A couple of good local books
A look at a couple of local history books that are worth a read.
Historic Stroud
Stroud railway footbridge to be refurbished
The footbridge at Stroud railway station is to have the main span removed for refurbishment after the August 2024 bank holiday.
Brimscombe Port – Update March 2022
An update with photos on the demolition of the buildings at Brimscombe Port.
Video of old DMUs at Jackdaw Bridge
Old class 108 and 150 DMU trains at Jackdaw Bridge near Frampton Mansell filmed in 1991.
Demolition of the old Bensons Factory
The old Bensons factory at Brimscombe is being pulled down to free up the land for future development. Some photos of the work so far.
The old Woolworths building goes under cover
The old Woolworths building in Stroud goes under cover for its revamp into a medical centre
Capstans and Turntable on the Cycle Path near Stroud
Ever wondered what the circular stonework and metal things on the cycle path between Stroud and Dudbridge were for?
Dudbridge to Stroud Cycle Track and Gas Works
Between Dudbridge and Stroud is a short mixed use path (walking and cycling). This runs on what was once the old railway line that linked […]
Old Photos and Information on Longfords Mill
Photographs and info on Longfords mill.
The Informer – An Old Stroud Underground Paper
Stroud once had an underground paper called The Informer
