Swan Hotel - Location?

by May, (6839 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, (6838 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 Sandra Watson, (6838 days ago) @ admin

My Grandmother died on 23rd March 1947. Apparently there was very heavy snowfall at the time.

Winter of 1947 in the Forest

by slowhands, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, (6837 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?

by rowandean, (6837 days ago) @ admin

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, (6837 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, (6837 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.

If you have recently been on the following photo page you may have to refresh your browser to see the picture.

http://www.forest-of-dean.net/gallery/cinderford/

Swan Hotel High St Cinderford 2004

by Scott, (6836 days ago) @ admin

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 Scott, (6833 days ago) @ slowhands

Thanks Slowhands.

One of my Grindle cousins here in the USA provided me with information you had supplied a couple of years ago.

Very interesting story.

Photo Gallery - New Additions, March 2007

by TERRY JAMES, (6838 days ago) @ admin

HI
THIS IS DEFINATLY THE SWAN HOTEL HIGH STREET CINDERFORD. MY FATHER DENNIS JAMES WAS LANDLORD FROM ABOUT 1956 - 1963
TERRY JAMES

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