Old Station Near Cheltenham Transformed into a Train-Spotter’s Dream Retreat Sunday, May 31, 2026 railway restoration heritage accommodation vintage trainspotting cheltenham renovation tourism history A disused 19th-century railway station near Cheltenham has been transformed into a luxurious haven for train enthusiasts and history lovers alike. Cecilia Chavez-Brandon and her husband, Paul Kirwan, invested over £50,000 to … Read More
Motorcyclist Vows to Rebuild After Devastating Gloucestershire Fire Destroys Workshop and Bikes Wednesday, May 20, 2026 motorcycles fire restoration gloucestershire custombikes workshop resilience community craftsmanship fundraising Ivan Counsell, a renowned custom motorcycle builder from Gloucestershire, has faced a heartbreaking loss after a fire destroyed his workshop, valued at approximately £80,000 in equipment and unique handmade motorcycles. The … Read More
Motorcyclist Rebuilds After Devastating Gloucestershire Fire Destroys Lifetime Collection Wednesday, May 20, 2026 motorcycle fire gloucestershire custom restoration workshop passion resilience community donations Custom motorcycle builder Ivan Counsell faced every craftsman’s nightmare when a sudden fire engulfed his workshop and collection in Haw Bridge, Gloucestershire. The blaze, believed to have been sparked by an electrical … Read More
Historic Gloucester Pin Factory Rejuvenated Through Expert Restoration Monday, May 18, 2026 restoration heritage gloucester pinmaking conservation architecture civictrust history craftsmanship renovation A landmark former pin factory nestled in Gloucester’s city centre has been meticulously restored, securing its legacy for generations to come. The Pin Factory Annexe, situated in the courtyard of The Folk of Gloucester on … Read More
Historic Gloucester Pin Factory Annexe Undergoes Impressive Restoration Monday, May 18, 2026 gloucester restoration heritage architecture pinfactory conservation historicengland civictrust preservation tradition A historic former pin factory nestled in Gloucester city centre has been meticulously restored, safeguarding a vital piece of the city’s industrial past for generations to come. The Pin Factory Annexe, situated in the … Read More
Historic 12th Century Gloucester Priory Awarded £235,000 Grant to Secure Future Wednesday, May 13, 2026 gloucester heritage restoration lottery sustainability preservation priory llanthony funding historic The Llanthony Secunda Priory, an iconic Augustinian priory dating back to 1136, has been awarded a £235,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to further preserve and protect its nearly 900 years of rich history. … Read More