Forest of Dean FHT Forum - Swan Hotel High St Cinderford 2004

Swan Hotel High St Cinderford 2004 (reply)

Scott — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:43:12 +0000

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.

Swan Hotel High St Cinderford 2004 (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:49:23 +0000

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....

Swan Hotel High St Cinderford 2004 (reply)

Scott — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:38:18 +0000

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 (reply)

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 03:58:14 +0000

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 - Location? (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:12:57 +0000

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>

Winter of 1947 in the Forest (reply)

slowhands — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:56:09 +0000

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? (reply)

rowandean — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:02:10 +0000

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

Winter of 1947 in the Forest (reply)

Sandra Watson — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:32:16 +0000

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

Winter of 1947 in the Forest (reply)

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:40:06 +0000

Looks like there was a lot of snow in the Forest in the winter of 1947!

Is there anybody here that can remember?

Photo Gallery - New Additions, March 2007 (reply)

TERRY JAMES — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:04:19 +0000

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

Swan Hotel - Location? (reply)

May — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:45:59 +0000

I think it is the Swan Hotel in Cinderford. The arched windows give it away.

May

Swan Hotel - Location? (reply)

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:49:05 +0000

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/

Photo Gallery - New Additions, March 2007

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:18:53 +0000

Sent to us by Annita Tolley

Prosser Family of Newnham
http://www.forest-of-dean.net/gallery/newnham/