Hempsted

Settlement in Gloucestershire Gloucester

England

Hempsted

The entrance to Gloucester Docks The River Severn is in flood and is in danger of getting higher than the water level in the lock into Gloucester Docks <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/gloucester/docks.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.gloucesterdocks.me.uk/gloucester/docks.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> so defences have been erected! The Quay, normally visible on the right is submerged. On the other side of the road is Gloucester Gaol. — The entrance to Gloucester Docks Credit: David Stowell

Hempsted is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the city of Gloucester, Hempsted enjoys a picturesque rural setting while being conveniently close to urban amenities. The village lies on the banks of the River Severn, offering residents and visitors scenic views and access to water-based activities.

Hempsted is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of traditional and modern houses. The village has a tight-knit community, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Local amenities include a village hall, a primary school, a pub, and a few shops, providing basic services to the residents.

The village benefits from its proximity to Gloucester, which is less than two miles away. This allows residents to easily access a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Gloucester also offers excellent transport links, with a train station and major road networks nearby, making commuting to neighboring towns and cities convenient.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the beautiful surrounding countryside, with numerous walking and cycling trails to explore. The nearby rural areas provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and birdwatching. Additionally, Hempsted is within reach of the Forest of Dean, a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

In summary, Hempsted is a charming village in Gloucestershire that strikes a balance between rural tranquility and urban convenience. With its idyllic location, friendly community, and access to a range of amenities, Hempsted offers an appealing lifestyle for its residents.

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Hempsted Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.851612/-2.26493 or Grid Reference SO8117. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The entrance to Gloucester Docks

The River Severn is in flood and is in danger of getting higher than the water level in the lock into Gloucester Docks Link

so defences have been erected! The Quay, normally visible on the right is submerged. On the other side of the road is Gloucester Gaol.

David Stowell

Gloucester Docks

National Waterways Museum. Steam dredger getting up a head of steam in the National waterways Museum

Peter Latham

Gloucester Docks

Gloucester Docks. Boat trip returning into the basin through a lifting road bridge.

Peter Latham

Docks at Gloucester

Recently refurbished and turned into a tourist attraction with new waterfront flats.

john spivey

High Orchard

Derelict buildings in Gloucester's dockland, looking north

Dave Bushell

The Crypt School, Gloucester.

The school was founded in 1539 at the Church of St Mary de Crypt in the centre of Gloucester (see SO8318 : The Old Crypt School Room). The school moved to these premises in 1944 as the Crypt Grammar School, and today has a special status in Science. See:- Link

On the day the photograph was taken a bring and buy sale was in full swing on the playing fields. In the distance the clump of trees on the top of May Hill can be seen.

David Stowell

Crypt School, Podsmead, Gloucester

The playing fields and entrance to school drive with the school in amongst the trees.

David Stowell

St Barnabas's Church, Gloucester

By the roundabout at the junction of Stroud Road and Cole Avenue.

David Stowell

Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Two Mile Bend

The canal runs parallel to the Bristol Road out of Gloucester in this square before executing a sharp "S" bend to the left of the photographer. The excavations visible on the other side of the canal are to straighten out this sharp bend, Link

unfortunately not led by the needs of the sea going ships which have used this canal, but instead to gain the necessary clearances to build a new western road bypass for Gloucester!

David Stowell

Simm's Bridge

One of the many swing bridges on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. There are no fixed bridges over the canal enabling seagoing vessels unlimited headroom all the way to Gloucester Docks. Even the new bypass bridge being built just around the corner, Link

although being at a high level to allow the majority of boats to pass unimpeded, will be capable of being open to allow the sighting of the tall ships in Gloucester Docks to continue.

David Stowell

Tuffley Avenue, Gloucester

The house on the left is typical of many in this part of this mainly residential square. The building on the right replaced a house demolished when a 'plane crashed into it on the 27th March 1963. A twin engined Vickers Varsity aircraft crashed onto the house. The three elderly occupants survived unhurt apart from shock and scratches, however the house and the neighbouring property that the Drury family also owned were flooded with aviation fuel. The plane was on a training run from Staverton Airport and tragically the crew of two were killed. See:- Link

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. From a personal perspective I remember cycling home from school nearby and seeing the area cordonned off and the remains of the fuselage embedded in the top half of the house.

David Stowell

The Cross, Gloucester

The centre of the old Roman town, looking from Southgate Street into Northgate Street, with Eastgate Street to the right just beyond the tower, and Westgate Street off to the left on the opposite side.

David Stowell

The Old Crypt School Room

The original school room of the Crypt School, founded in 1539, attached to St Mary de Crypt church from which the school derived its name (see also SO8318 : Plaque on Old Crypt Schoolroom ). Since 1944 the school has been sited at Podsmead nearer the outskirts of the city see SO8215 : The Crypt School, Gloucester.

David Stowell

Plaque on Old Crypt Schoolroom

This plaque is mounted on the wall of the old schoolroom SO8318 : The Old Crypt School Room under the archway over St Mary's Lane (also known as Marylebone).

David Stowell

Semi-circular seat, St Mary de Crypt Churchyard, Gloucester

An unusual item of stone-masonry in this historic churchyard.

David Stowell

St Mary de Crypt Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester

The church seen looking north along Southgate Street, with the Old Crypt Schoolroom beyond. The church was first recorded c1140 when it was known as the Church of the Blessed Mary within the Southgate. The present structure is the result of a major rebuilding that took place in the late 14th century. It incorporated some of the earlier 12th and 13th century work. Further alterations took place in the 15th and 16th centuries. Below the western end of the nave lies the crypt alluded to in the name of the church. Gloucester's famous 18th century preacher, George Whitefield delivered his first sermon after ordination in 1734 from the 17th century pulpit in the nave. See also Link

David Stowell

Westgate Street, Gloucester

Looking west along Westgate Street from near the cross. Part of the frontage of the Shire hall can be seen protruding on the left. College Street, leading up to the Cathedral, is to the right just beyond the tall black and white building. The church tower is that of St Nicholas - for more information see Link

David Stowell

Greyfriars, Gloucester

This was the house of the order of Friars minore (Franciscans or Greyfriars) which was founded c1231 by Thomas, Lord Berkeley. The present remains are the 16th century rebuilding of the nave and north aisle. After the Dissolution the church was converted into tenements and workshops. The west end was rebuilt in the 18th century with a fine facade facing Mary de Crypt. Nothing remains of the conventual buildings which lay to the south of the church. Today the remains are in the care of English Heritage.

David Stowell

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Hempsted is located at Grid Ref: SO8117 (Lat: 51.851612, Lng: -2.26493)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Gloucester

Police Authority: Gloucestershire