Villages Of The Forest of Dean
Blaisdon
'I hadn't planned to photograph the village today, but chance came my way and the weather had improved a little from its cloudy start. Blaisdon is about ten miles west of Gloucester. Its population in 2012 was placed at 420. The local church is dedicated to St Michael. John Dowding of Tanhouse Farm, Blaisdon developed the popular jam-making plum "Blaisdon Red" in the late 19th century. The Blaisdon Stud Farm was the home of the world's largest shire horse, "Blaisdon Conqueror". His bones are in the British Museum.
Blaisdon Hall sits on a hill overlooking the village. It was built in 1874. It was used as a seminary and school by the Salesians of Don Bosco from 1935 to 1995. It was an agricultural college (Hartpury) from 1995 to 1999. It has since become a private residence. Whilst on my walk I encountered Anthony J.M Brady, a local who has recently returned to the village, and who has written a book about the history of Blaisdon called 'Blaisdon Made Me'.
Blaisdon Hall sits on a hill overlooking the village. It was built in 1874. It was used as a seminary and school by the Salesians of Don Bosco from 1935 to 1995. It was an agricultural college (Hartpury) from 1995 to 1999. It has since become a private residence. Whilst on my walk I encountered Anthony J.M Brady, a local who has recently returned to the village, and who has written a book about the history of Blaisdon called 'Blaisdon Made Me'.
INFORMATION COURTESY OF: *Wikipedia
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