I often stop in frampton for a wander from church along canal to cafe or pub. The book numbering 192 pages, it is illustrated throughout. It has, reputedly, the longest village green in england, being some 22 acres with three ponds. Painted beautifully by four sisters and their four aunts from 1828 to 1851, they must have scoured the countryside local to them in the vale of berkeley, s w gloucestershire, to find a plethora of wild flowers, some of which may perhaps no longer there today. Frampton on severn, gloucestershire genealogy familysearch. The result is a fascinating glimpse of life in a victorian rural. Portrait of a victorian village and with jean speed frampton on severn. Kathleen morgan and brian s smith, frampton on severn. The village stands near the river severn and the gloucester and berkeley ship canal, 5 miles w by n of stonehouse, and has a post, money order, and telegraph office nnder stonehouse. It is widely known for its spacious village green, called rosamunds green after henry iis mistress, rosamund clifford, a member of the family closely associated with frampton from the 11th century to the 20th.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Milk chocolate, a blend of milk and cocoa, had been invented in the late 19th century. Read frampton remembers world war i by rose hewlett available from rakuten kobo. Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting frampton on severn our guide to events and days out is just the ticket. Frampton on severn, gloucestershire family history guide. Frampton upon severn, a village and a parish in gloucestershire. Reference books tell us that this buildings exquisite gothick architecture dates from the late 1740s and may be the work of william halfpenny, who drew heavily on drawings in gothic architecture improved 1747 by batty langley. Marriages at framptononsevern 16251812 uk genealogy archives. Post office and stores, frampton on severn, gloucestershire. Useful local sources book, photos and films stroud local history. The village stands near the berkeley ship canal, 2. Hampshire had the highest population of frampton families in 1891.
Here at day out with the kids weve found 648 fun things to do in frampton on severn for you and the family to discover, including indoor and soft play areas, museums and art galleries and parks and playgrounds. Frampton remembers world war i tells the story of a gloucestershire village during the first world war, and how its inha. Gloucester to frampton on severn 3 ways to travel via. The domesday book mentioned the manor of frampton in 1089. The green shop offers a great selection of everyday, fresh, locally sourced produce from. From 200020 rose worked as secretary to frampton court estate and the clifford family of frampton on severn, whose ancestry in the village can be traced through their extensive archive to the early days of the norman conquest. Finding the right frampton on severn day out for your family is easy simply. Books about frampton on severn area browse 37 photo books on frampton on severn and the. Framptonuponsevern, a village and a parish in gloucestershire. The village is linked by footpath to the sharpness canal. Whats more, the weather shouldnt be a problem 420 of the attractions are indoors. Explore frampton on severn with pictures, history, attractions and frampton on. The war memorial in framptononsevern was erected in circa 1921, following the first world war, to commemorate the 14 men of the village who lost their lives in the conflict.
Weve rounded up the best childrens farms in frampton on severn in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. Books and journals church of st mary the virgin frampton on severn church guide page, w, the victoria history of the county of gloucester, 1972 verey, d, the buildings of england. The village is essentially rural, being surrounded by working farms and bordered on one side by the. According to an entry in the domesday book dated 1086. The first series of deeds has been calendared in full.
The green shop frampton on severn, gloucester, gloucestershire. To back up her rich visual harvest, the author, rose spence, dug deep into public records, and managed to identify all the householders. It is bordered by the north and west by a section of the gloucester and sharpness canal. Take a picture tour of frampton on severn or book frampton on severn. There are 37 frampton on severn childrens farms to pick from. Frampton on severn photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. It lies on the east bank of the river severn, and on the west bank of the river frome, from which it takes its name. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This one day introduction to baking is designed as an easy introduction to bread making at home, this course is an introduction to the art that is baking.
The village stands near the river severn and the gloucester and berkeley ship canal, 5 miles. Frampton on severn, an illustrated history this new history of frampton on severn has been written to celebrate the centenary of the village hall. Economic history, in a history of the county of gloucester. With its magnificent village green, said to be the longest in england, frampton on severn is a beautiful village set near the severn estuary. 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. Clifford family of framptononsevern, gloucestershire. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of frampton on severn. The grange is a grade ii listed building in frampton on severn, gloucestershire, england. The gloucestershire parish registers are available online at ancestry, in association with gloucestershire archives. Frampton remembers world war i ebook by rose hewlett.
Frampton on severn, gloucestershire genealogy heraldry and history. Frampton on severn frampton on severn lies 9 miles southwest of gloucester, on a bend in the river severn. It will introduce you to the science and practical steps behind long fermentation, serving as a brilliant starting point for you to go home and start making really great bread. It was probably growing demand as well as the need to minimise the distance which liquid milk had to be transported in. Rome2rio makes travelling from gloucester to frampton on severn easy. The village is approximately 10 miles 16 km south of gloucester, at. Framptononsevern is an attractive village in the severn valley. The phillimore transcript of marriages at framptononsevern 16251812, gloucestershire is available to browse online the parish register dates from the year 1626. Before the conquest frampton was held by ernesi, and in 1086 drew son of pons held it of the king. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure. The book traces the story of our village from jurassic times through to the end of the twentieth century. By the waterside a lot of britain is torn by wind and overwhelmed by rain, so heres reminder that the waters can be calm. The severn valley by john randall, pub 1882 river severn from source to bristol. The best things to do in frampton on severn 2020 with.
Frampton on severn, gloucestershire genealogy genealogy. From here, the route is a mix of woodland and fields, through flat countryside to slimbridge, via cambridge. The history of the writing and illustrating of the book is fascinating too. In 1891 there were 614 frampton families living in hampshire. The archives have been deposited at different times. Frampton remembers world war i tells the story of a gloucestershire village during the first world war, and how its inhabitants individually and collectively contributed towards victory. The parish church of st mary the virgin was consecrated in 15 but partly dates from the 12th century, while the congregational church was built in 1769. It was built on land at the edge of the frampton court estate. Whether youre looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, youre sure to find things to do in frampton on severn to suit all the family. Hock crib is a breakwater on the banks of the river severn near frampton on severn. This was about 24% of all the recorded framptons in the uk. Cover image of gloucester a history and celebration.
Frampton remembers world war one is a notforprofit organisation which encourages the community to study the effects of the first world war on the village of frampton on severn and to learn more. Frampton on severn guide to frampton on severn, gloucestershire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Frampton village society is open to anyone who agrees with its aims. Post office and stores is a grade ii listed building in frampton on severn, gloucestershire, england. A history of catholicism in south west england with biographies of. The parish includes the hamlet of froombridge, and comprises 2323 acres. Find frampton on severn gillian keightey by gillian keightley at blurb books. The most frampton families were found in the uk in 1891. This is the scene this time last year by the banks of the gloucester and sharpness canal in gloucestershire, near frampton on severn. The names of the 10 men who fell in the second world war were added in the 1940s. Clifford of framptononsevern the national archives. To protect, maintain and improve the village environment for the good of the community at large and in cooperation with other organisations. History of the cadbury hall and the cadbury limited factory that paid for it to be built. To offer members a range of suitable events and activities which are consistent and complementary to this.
Frampton on severn lies 9 miles southwest of gloucester, on a bend in the river severn. Frampton court estate frampton on severn 2020 all you. Frampton on severn is a village in gloucestershire, it lies about 10 miles south of gloucester on the eastern side of the river severn and on the west bank of the river frome, from which it takes its name. Gloucestershire 2 the vale and the forest of dean, 1970. Frampton on severn gillian keightey by gillian keightley. Frampton on severn, gloucestershire genealogy heraldry. Find all the transport options for your trip from gloucester to frampton on severn right here.
Whats on in frampton on severn music, arts, theatre. Frampton on severn is a village in gloucestershire, england. Framptonuponsevern, a village, a parish, and a subdistrict in wheatenhurst district, gloucester. My uncle percy worked on an estate, possibly frampton court. Frampton on severn lies about 10 miles south of gloucester on the eastern side of the river severn.
The total ward population at the 2011 census was 4,760. Guide to frampton on severn, gloucestershire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. We are a noncontesting brass band based in the picturesque gloucestershire village of frampton on severn. The frampton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920.
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