Former Monastery Prinknash Abbey Set for £20 Million Transformation into New Homes Monday, January 12, 2026 prinknash abbey monastery housing development gloucester preservation redevelopment planning community Prinknash Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery near Gloucester, is poised for a dramatic transformation into a residential complex as part of a £20 million redevelopment project. Situated between Brockworth and Painswick … Read More
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
MP Warns Against Displacing Cheltenham’s Independent Artists Amid Lansdown Estate Redevelopment Wednesday, December 17, 2025 cheltenham lansdown redevelopment artists studios cheshirepensionfund housing industrialestate planning preservation Cheltenham MP Max Wilkinson has voiced strong concerns over the future of the town’s only independent artists who risk losing their studios amid redevelopment plans for Lansdown Industrial Estate. The proposal to demolish the … Read More
Pop-up Cafe Returns to Cheltenham's Historic Pittville Pump Room for Christmas Tuesday, December 16, 2025 cheltenham pittville pumproom popupcafe christmas heritage music community preservation festival The beloved Pittville Pump Room Pop-up Café is reopening for the Christmas period, bringing festive cheer to one of Cheltenham’s most iconic landmarks. Following the success of its initial run, the café will welcome visitors … Read More
'Terrible' decision on pub leaves Cheltenham's 'last Regency inn' facing uncertain future Saturday, November 1, 2025 cheltenham regency pub heritage closure community historic inn culture preservation The future of Cheltenham’s iconic ‘last Regency inn’ hangs in the balance following a controversial decision to close the beloved pub. Locals and history enthusiasts alike have expressed deep disappointment and … Read More