Photo Gallery - New Additions, March 2007 (Photo Gallery)
by admin 
, Forest of Dean, Saturday, March 17, 2007, 00:18 (6257 days ago)
Sent to us by Annita Tolley
Prosser Family of Newnham
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/gallery/newnham/
Swan Hotel - Location?
by admin , Forest of Dean, Monday, March 19, 2007, 20:49 (6254 days ago) @ admin
Can anyone put a location to the Swan Hotel,
all I know is the photo was taken in 1947
Keith Martin
Latest Additions
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/gallery/latest_additions/
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Answers came in that the Swan Hotel is located in Cinderford so I have added the photo to that section of the Photo Gallery:
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/gallery/cinderford/
Swan Hotel - Location?
by May 
, Monday, March 19, 2007, 22:45 (6254 days ago) @ admin
I think it is the Swan Hotel in Cinderford. The arched windows give it away.
May
Winter of 1947 in the Forest
by admin , Forest of Dean, Tuesday, March 20, 2007, 13:40 (6253 days ago) @ admin
Looks like there was a lot of snow in the Forest in the winter of 1947!
Is there anybody here that can remember?
Winter of 1947 in the Forest
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, March 22, 2007, 00:56 (6252 days ago) @ admin
yes Jan and Feb saw a long cold spell, with frequent snow that accumulated. Further powdery snow in early March created deep drifts.
Cinderford - "always an overcoat colder than the rest of Gloucestershire" saw significant snow and drifting " up over thic 'edges !" several communities were cut off for days , maybe weeks.
And then the thaw set in from mid March, which led to widespread flooding in the Wye Valley (Lower Lydbrook / Kerne Bridge) and Severn vale.
Swan Hotel - Location?
Hello,
The picture is of The Swan Hotel, Cinderford. I remember that winter very well, although I was only 8 years old. Everything was at a standstill because of the big freeze.
The buildings opposite include a garage. These were all pulled down in the late 1950's and in their place is the Spar, there was also a confectionery shop, a fruit and veg. shop, butchers and a TV rentals. Some of these may have changed ownership over the years.
Regards
Margaret Baldwin
Swan Hotel - Location?
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, March 22, 2007, 02:12 (6252 days ago) @ rowandean
Its the Swan, top of High Street where it become Belle Vue Road.
I guess the 'photo was taken from the end of Woodside Street.
< I'll send a modern photo in to Admin later today, to add for comparison>
Swan Hotel High St Cinderford 2004
by admin , Forest of Dean, Thursday, March 22, 2007, 03:58 (6252 days ago) @ slowhands
Admin has received a 2004 photo from Slowhands of The Swan Hotel which has been put on the website for you to compare with the 1947 photo.
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Swan Hotel High St Cinderford 2004
This is a great photo for comparison purposes.
As a Grindle descendant, I'm very interested in the "Grindles" shop next door.
Does anyone know anything of the history of this establishment and/or which Grindle family owned/operated it?
Thanks very much!
Swan Hotel High St Cinderford 2004
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, March 22, 2007, 20:49 (6251 days ago) @ Scott
Scott
http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=812
the line is from Joseph 1820 ? down to Roy G and onwards....
I'll deal with this off line if you want....
S