Restoration Begins on Historic Gloucester Pin Factory Wednesday, January 7, 2026 gloucester restoration heritage pinfactory historicengland community architecture conservation industrial preservation The restoration of Gloucester’s former pin factory, a Grade II listed building with roots dating back to the early 1800s, has finally commenced in 2026. This long-awaited project follows the building’s selection for funding … Read More
Restoration Begins on Gloucester’s Historic Pin Factory Wednesday, January 7, 2026 restoration heritage gloucester pinfactory historicengland architecture community preservation industrial conservation In a significant step towards preserving Gloucester’s industrial heritage, restoration work has commenced on a former pin factory originally converted from a barn in the early 1800s. This Grade II listed building has been … Read More
Palm Trees Spark Controversy at Iconic Cotswold Cottage Amid Planning Dispute Monday, January 5, 2026 cotswolds planning conservation heritage gardens palmtrees bibury architecture renovation controversy In the heart of the Cotswolds, at the renowned ‘England’s prettiest street’ in Bibury, palm trees in the garden of Rosemary Cottage have become the focal point of a heated planning dispute. These Trachycarpus fortunei, or … Read More
Palm Trees Spark Controversy at Cotswold Cottage in England's 'Prettiest Street' Monday, January 5, 2026 cotswolds bibury planning conservation heritage gardening palmtrees architecture listedbuilding renovation Two tall palm trees adorned with fairy lights in the garden of Rosemary Cottage on Awkward Hill, Bibury—part of the celebrated Arlington Row, often called “England’s prettiest street”—have become the focus … Read More
‘Outstandingly Beautiful’ Little-Known Cotswolds Village Offers Timeless Charm Saturday, January 3, 2026 stanton cotswolds village staycation countryside heritage architecture hiking pub tourism When overseas travel plans fall through, the best discoveries often lie closer to home. In recent years, staycations have surged in popularity, and few places in England are as captivating as the Cotswolds. Renowned for its … Read More
Beyoncé and Jay-Z to Benefit from Exclusive Planning Clause for New Cotswolds Estate Saturday, January 3, 2026 beyoncé jayz cotswolds planning architecture realestate celebrity wigginton nppf luxury Beyoncé and Jay-Z are poised to take advantage of a rare planning exemption, known colloquially as the ‘rich person clause,’ to build a sprawling new home in the Cotswolds. The power couple is believed to be … Read More