No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Fort nashborough chapter nsdar was formed in 1931 and is named for the first permanent settlement of nashville, which dates back to 1770, when two parties of settlers, led by john donelson and james robertson, established a fort, enclosing two acres along the banks of the cumberland river. Rodborough fort now rodborough fort feb 20 photo p stevens. Escape the hecticness of everyday life, hang your coat up and sink into one of our cosy armchairs next to the warmth of an open log fire without a care in the world.
The route took us up the steep hill to rodborough tabernacle, and then up to the common where we stopped to sketch what we could see. The church, excepting the tower which is 500 years old, was rebuilt in 1842, and is in a florid later english style. I was born in stroud and lived in cashesgreen and paganhill until i was 11 when the family moved to hertfordshire. The roseborough family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The common is also a special area of conservation sac. The living is a rectory in the diocese of gloucester and bristol. Photo of rodborough, the fort 1900, from the francis frith collection. Welcome to stroud history this site is dedicated to recording the history of stroud, principally focussing on the town and also the parish of rodborough stroud local history society now has a web site. Rodborough photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine.
The house, which stood on the west side of rodborough hill, was burnt down c. Particularly noteworthy was the production of military uniforms in the colour stroudwater scarlet. That school, which became the rodborough county primary school under the act of 1902, had an average attendance of 201 in 1911, 225 in 1936, and 320 in 1973. The village stands near stroud river, threequarters of a mile ssw of stroud. The most roseborough families were found in the usa in 1880. Rodborough fort commands a prominent position on rodborough common overlooking stroud. Rodborough common was given to the national trust in 1937 by mr bainbridge fletcher, however it is little known that this gift was dependent on the establishment of an endowment fund of a. Stroud collectable english postcards for sale ebay. Historically, stroud is known for its involvement in the industrial revolution.
Rodborough school 1948 names below rodborough school 1948 names as given rodborough school from 1948 1949. Back to rodborough back to all rodborough photos the archive. Gloucestershire postcard fort st george, rodborough nr stroud pu a564. Alongside this, the town centre has witnessed two controversial developments in the form of a new cinema which replaced the bus station and a branch of mcdonalds which, when plans were unveiled in 2004, came against opposition from locals. Rodborough news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message. Fort george, made of brick, replaced algernon in the 1730s. Stands on lofty eminence above stroud town and a very important landscape feature. History of rodborough, in stroud and gloucestershire. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of rodborough.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to rodborough school. Rodborough fort was originally built in 1764 as what is described as an inhabited folly seems a slight contradiction in terms to me. Williams daughter agnes married john browning, whose son richard was heir to the estate in 93 fn. Thomas died in 67 and william in 77, possibly in alices lifetime. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. We began life in the 17 th century as a former coaching inn. The cotswold area of outstanding natural beauty surrounds the town, and the. The garrison was withdrawn on 1 apr 1856 and intermittently occupied until jun 1867. Although not formally part of the town, the parish es of rodborough and cainscross lie adjacent to stroud and are often considered part of it. The parkland setting is adorned with mature specimen trees and a lake. An entrance to rodborough fort built on a hill, rodborough village is near rodborough common, a public recreation area popular with walkers.
The bear of rodborough is a little more than your average hotel on the side of the road. Buy stroud collectable english postcards and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Rodborough fort, near stroud, gloucestershire rodborough. I would never had thought that so many different postcards had been produced depicting the fort. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Remembering rodborough is about celebrating and sharing what makes our place special to us. History of rodborough, in stroud and gloucestershire map. Originally built as a folly for captain hawker in 1761, enlarged with the construction of house in 1870 for alexander holcombe. We are down to the last few copies of summoned from the hillside, our book about rodborough during the great war, for sale at. As children we remember making the then very slow journey from cashedgreen up rodborough hill past the fort and along the common, waving at.
We are a community church with a significant number of worshippers attending from outside of the rodborough. Renowned for its historic charm dating back to the th century, its a favourite amongst boutique shoppers and antique hunters with a few enticing cafes along the way offering a taste of quintessential britain. Rodborough crest, the curtal and endover, rodborough. Stroud coat of arms crest of stroud crest of heraldry.
For a while i have been collecting postcards of rodborough fort and i have finally got around to uploading all the photos onto the web. Rodborough fort, which stands at the western end of the towering eminence known as rodborough hill, is a conspicuous object for many miles from almost any. Morley horder, built to commemorate members of the apperly family of dudbridge and rodborough court. A painting in the museum shows a panorama from rodborough fort, with large areas of red cloth spread out in the green fields or hung on the tenters. Rodborough, gloucestershire genealogy heraldry and history. An estate later called the manor of achards was probably held by roger achard who witnessed a rodborough deed in 1218 and by peter achard who was recorded in the late th century. About us the school community is a harmonious environment where pupils feel safe and are happy. Army post established 26 may 1852 during the california gold rush by 1st lt. Sep 28, 2010 grounded firmly in history, inimitably told in cornwells thrilling narrative style, the fort is the extraordinary novel of this fascinating clash between a superpower and a nation in the making.
In stroud museum in the park, there is a painting showing a panorama around rodborough fort with large areas of red cloth spread out in the fields and hung on testers. Alicante resident john stevens childhood memories were stirred following a. Rodborough is a civil parish in the district of stroud, gloucestershire, in southwest england. Mr watson, right, took standard 5, the scholarship class and may have been acting head during the transition period to the school becoming a secondary modern. Situated on the famous roman fosse way, the market town of moretoninmarsh is a treasure to the cotswolds. In 1840 there were 2 roseborough families living in illinois. The school promotes a core vision that encourages pupils to excel, develop new skills and have positive attitudes. My aunt lived at minchinhampton in a house my sister now owns.
Rodborough fort, near stroud, gloucestershire rodborough f. The village stands near stroud river, 1 mile s s w of stroud r. Rodborough fort is a grade ii listed building in rodborough, gloucestershire, england. Sledding in the snow, all the way from rodborough fort to below the golden cross. Key landmarks rodborough rodborough churchendowed school. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. While the major fighting of the war moves to the south in the summer of 1779, a british force of fewer than a thousand scottish infantry, backed by three sloopsofwar, sails to the desolate and fogbound coast of new england establishing a garrison and naval base at penobscot bay, in the eastern province of massachusetts that would. The site of the miniature castle enjoys panoramic views across the seven valleys that converge at stroud and on to the river severn and south wales in the distance, giving it considerable strategic value. Strictly it is an inhabited folly and has been known as fort george and rodborough castle in addition to its more correct name of rodborough fort. Rodborough fort, which stands at the western end of the towering eminence known as rodborough hill, is a conspicuous object for many miles from almost any point in the surrounding neighbourhood. Books and journals jones, b, follies and grottoes, 1974 page, w, the victoria history of the county of gloucester, 1976 legal this building is listed under the planning listed buildings and conservation areas act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. Another thomas of rodborough held the estate by 59 when he settled it on his wife alice and their heirs with remainder to william of rodborough, his brother. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
The silver wavy band represents the water, on which the trade of the area, and therefore the growth of the town, depended. Bernard cornwell is the author of the acclaimed new york times bestsellers agincourt and the fort. Stroud is a hilly town in gloucestershire, well stocked with historic buildings form its heyday as a wool and weaving town. A pupil at rodborough school in the 1940s remembers being today every day that rodborough fort is 600 feet above sea level. Who would have thought that a little bit of stroud is not only in our history books but is on the tables at monte carlo, the centre court of. In 1086 rodborough formed part of caen abbeys manor of minchinhampton, and the manorial rights over rodborough, which was usually described as a member of minchinhampton but occasionally accounted a separate manor of rodborough, descended with minchinhampton until 1806. There has been a church on the present site below the slopes of rodborough common since the middle of the 18th century. Stroud stands at the bottom of the western escarpment of the cotswold hills at the meeting point of the five valleys. Although it is located amongst ironage earthworks the fort itself is not as old as many people think. Rodborough, a village, a parish, and a subdistrict, in stroud district, gloucester. Click here to link to rodborough fort website for a great collection of images.
The site is listed in the stroud district local plan, adopted november 2005, appendix 6 online for download as an sssi and a regionally important geological site rigs. Wilbert awdry, author of the thomas the tank engine books, who lived here. The times of london supported this appeal and published a full list of the doners. Most of the common land was donated to the national trust in 1937 by thomas bainbrigge fletcher 18781950, an entomologist. The three parishes had a combined population of 23,644 at the time of the united kingdom census 2001. Rodborough common, stroud, gloucestershire gl5 5de. Click here to link to rodborough fort website for a great collection of images just a few copies left we are down to the last few copies of summoned from the hillside, our book about rodborough during the great war, for sale at. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The view from the fort presents a magnificent panorama such as is probably unrivalled england. History rodborough tabernacle has a valuable historical tradition dating back to the great nonconformist preacher george whitefield in the 18th century, whose connection gives rise to churches known as tabernacles. The present fort nashborough historic site was reconstructed in 1930. Joy jackson rodborough community hall, butterrow west, rodborough, stroud gl5 3tz tel. Rodborough common and by fort george, a folly that is better known as rodborough fort. Inside the church is a modern stained glass window of 1998, commemorating rev.
Rodborough, a large and scattered village and a parish in gloucestershire. Rodborough hill commands an extensive and very fine view, and has remains of a roman camp. Some pupils chose to sketch rodborough fort, while others sketched views of the landscape across to stroud and the river severn. This was about 29% of all the recorded roseboroughs in the usa. Parish council office opening hours 9am 12 noon mondays, wednesdays and fridays excluding bank holidays. Rodborough tabernacle has a valuable historical tradition dating back to the great nonconformist preacher george whitefield in the 18th century, whose connection gives rise to churches known as tabernacles.
Fort george was built in 1761 for a garrison, on an ancient site. From the mid1990s a new owner made efforts to start restoring the fort. Outlines life in rodborough before the great war, its effects on the community and detailed profiles of those who lost their lives. As children we remember making the then very slow journey from cashedgreen up rodborough hill past the fort and along the common.
Stroud is known for its involvement in the industrial revolution. Click on this link to go to stroud lhs site articles. Grigshot plan rodborough fort postcards rodborough charity school. Rodborough crest, including the curtal and endover, an arts and crafts house of 1911 by percy morley horder, is listed at grade ii, for the following principal reasons.
We belong to churches together in stroud and enjoy a cooperative relationship with rodborough parish church, sharing occasional services, lunches and social events. The museum in the park is home to an outstanding collection relating to the human and natural history of stroud and the surrounding district. In 1868 the house was rebuilt and enlarged to a grander style. It was rebuilt and extended in 1870, and is a grade ii listed. Stroud has a strong community of independent shops and cafes, which provide the mainstay of the retail experience in the town. To discover more or book a room, click on the link below, or give us a call on 01453 878522. To date i have well over 100 cards that include the fort, even if only on the skyline.
No ship could pass it without running great risks, royal virginia governor william gooch wrote in 1736. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers, inerested groups and individuals, we continue to add to the growing jigsaw of the unique past of the parish of rodborough including butterrow, kingscourt, lightpill and part of wallbridge. Pupils also each took their art sketching books and a pencil.