Photographs dating back to 6 April 1968 offer a fascinating glimpse into Gloucester’s past, capturing the Cole Avenue and Bristol Road roundabout during a time when traffic levels were noticeably lighter. These images, kindly supplied by local resident Elvin Young, show the junction in a markedly different state to today’s bustling hub.
Nowadays, the Cole Avenue roundabout is known as one of the busiest intersections in Gloucester, frequently handling heavy volumes of traffic. The contrast highlighted by these historic photographs underscores the significant changes in the area’s development and transportation demands over the past decades.
Elvin Young’s photographs not only serve as a nostalgic look back at Gloucester’s road network but also illustrate how urban growth and increased vehicle usage have transformed the city’s infrastructure since the late 1960s. These historic visuals are a valuable record of Gloucester’s evolving landscape and traffic patterns.