Gilbert's End

Settlement in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Gilbert's End

Hook Bank Mobile Home Park The mobile home park has 37 residential homes and caters for the retired and semi-retired.
Viewed from the footpath near the Anchor Inn.
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Gilbert's End is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated in the district of Malvern Hills, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and rural setting for its residents. The village is nestled between the towns of Malvern and Upton upon Severn, with the River Severn flowing nearby.

With a population of around 400 people, Gilbert's End has a close-knit community that takes pride in its local heritage. The village is named after the Gilbert family, who were significant landowners in the area during the medieval period. The Gilbert's End Manor House, a historic Grade II listed building, is a notable landmark that adds character to the village.

Gilbert's End boasts a traditional English village atmosphere, with charming cottages and well-maintained gardens. The village is primarily residential, with a scattering of small businesses and farms contributing to the local economy. The community is served by St. James Church, a beautiful 12th-century church that holds regular services and events.

Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Gilbert's End for its proximity to the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The rolling hills and idyllic countryside provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors. Additionally, the nearby River Severn offers fishing and boating activities for those seeking water-based recreation.

Overall, Gilbert's End offers a peaceful and picturesque living environment, making it an attractive place for those seeking a rural lifestyle in the heart of Worcestershire.

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Gilbert's End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.079177/-2.263357 or Grid Reference SO8242. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hook Bank Mobile Home Park

The mobile home park has 37 residential homes and caters for the retired and semi-retired. Viewed from the footpath near the Anchor Inn. Link

Bob Embleton

Cricket Pavilion, Hanley Castle

The practice nets are on the left. These allow the batsman to practice hitting the ball hard without all the inconvenience of finding the ball afterwards.

Bob Embleton

Hanley Castle school - sixth form centre

The origins of the school date back to the 16th century if not earlier. The buildings are of many styles as the school has grown and evolved. They range from timber-framed to ultra-modern.

Bob Embleton

Hanley Castle school

Some of the newer buildings. The school dates back to at least the sixteenth century. The school grounds were being used this day for the "Village Day". This included many vehicles hence the combined harvester and tractor.

Bob Embleton

Hanley Castle cricket ground

In Church End, Hanley Castle. The Malvern hills provide the perfect backdrop.

Bob Embleton

Doorway,St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle

The north door and porch taken from just inside the church.

Bob Embleton

Lechmere window, Hanley Castle church

To the glory of God and in memory of Sir Edmund Hungerford Lechmere, baronet who died April 2nd 1856. Edmund was born in 1792 and became 2nd Baronet of the Rhydd. In 1852 he became the High Sheriff of Worcestershire.

Bob Embleton

The Handmaids window, Hanley Castle Church

"Ave Maria" "Ecce Ancilla Domini" "Hail Mary" "Behold the Handmaid of the Lord"

Bob Embleton

Housing development, Hanley Swan

On the Welland road on what was a meadow between the school and the limit of residential land. There will be 11 new homes for rent or "HomeBuy": 4 three bedroomed houses, 3 two bedroomed houses, 2 two bedroomed bungalows and 2 two bedroomed apartments. Under the "HomeBuy" scheme the occupier initially buys between 25% and 75% of the house with the option of buying more shares in the house later. Link

How the meadow looked in 2007: SO8142 : Horse Jumps in Meadow SO8142 : Building site (right), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (left), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (centre), Hanley Swan

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Building site (centre), Hanley Swan

On the Welland road on what was a meadow between the school and the limit of residential land. How the meadow looked in 2007: SO8142 : Horse Jumps in Meadow SO8142 : Building site (right), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (left), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Housing development, Hanley Swan

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Building site (left), Hanley Swan

On the Welland road on what was a meadow between the school and the limit of residential land. SO8142 : Building site (right), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (centre), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Housing development, Hanley Swan

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Building site (right), Hanley Swan

On the Welland road on what was a meadow between the school and the limit of residential land. Note the photo-voltaic solar panels already fitted to the south facing roofs. SO8142 : Building site (left), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Building site (centre), Hanley Swan SO8142 : Housing development, Hanley Swan

Bob Embleton

Hanley Swan C of E primary school

A Church of England "controlled" school on the Welland Road next to the village hall. It was built around 1861 as a "school for the education of children and adults or children only of the Labouring, Manufacturing or other poorer classes." In 1947 it became solely a primary school. Notice how the older part of the school, with Malvern granite walls, looks just like a chapel - for indeed it was also used as a chapel of ease for the inhabitants of the Swan Green area (now called Hanley Swan) until St Gabriel's church was built.

Bob Embleton

Annual Honey Show, Hanley Swan Village Hall

An annual event in September for members of the Upton & Malvern Beekeepers. Many classes of honey, mead, beeswax, full frames of unextracted honey, cakes, biscuits and "interesting bee keeping-related exhibits". After the judges have made their decisions the show is open to the members and public for free. The hire of the hall is paid for by the car boot sale outside the hall, a raffle and the sale of refreshments inside. The show ends with the raffle draw and presentation of the many prize cups, shields, etc. It is good preparation for the Worcestershire County competition a few weeks later at the Autumn Show held at the Three Counties Showground.

Bob Embleton

The Swan Pool (village pond) at sunset

David Smith

The Swan Inn at Hanley Swan

Perhaps the title should be "the swan" as the signs use lower case only. Hanley Swan has the traditional English village centre: a cross roads with a village green, overlooked by an inn in one corner; a village pond in the next corner; the post office and shop next, and houses in the fourth. When I grew up here, I almost believed that every village should have this layout.

David Smith