Crossways

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Crossways

Traffic lights at crossroads in Coleford Viewed from Tufthorn Avenue which crosses the B4228 Old Station Way ahead.
Traffic lights at crossroads in Coleford Credit: Jaggery

Crossways is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the South West of England. Situated near the border with Worcestershire, it is nestled within the picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

With a population of around 500 people, Crossways is a close-knit community where locals enjoy a peaceful and friendly atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, comprised of charming cottages and houses that reflect the traditional architecture of the region. The surrounding landscape showcases rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Although Crossways is a relatively small village, it offers essential amenities to its residents. There is a local pub, serving as a social hub for the community, where locals can gather and enjoy a drink or a meal together. Additionally, there is a primary school that caters to the educational needs of the village's children.

For those seeking a wider range of amenities, the nearby town of Tewkesbury is just a short drive away. Here, residents can find a variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and other services.

Crossways is also conveniently located for commuters, with good transport links to larger towns and cities. The village is easily accessible by road, with the A38 passing nearby, connecting it to other major roads in the region.

In summary, Crossways offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle amidst the beauty of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.799753/-2.6283196 or Grid Reference SO5611. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Traffic lights at crossroads in Coleford Viewed from Tufthorn Avenue which crosses the B4228 Old Station Way ahead.
Traffic lights at crossroads in Coleford
Viewed from Tufthorn Avenue which crosses the B4228 Old Station Way ahead.
Junction of Tufthorn Avenue and Old Station Way, Coleford The sign alongside the B4228 Old Station Way on the right shows ½ (mile) to the town centre, 
7 to Monmouth, 13 to Ross-on-Wye and 21 to Gloucester.
Junction of Tufthorn Avenue and Old Station Way, Coleford
The sign alongside the B4228 Old Station Way on the right shows ½ (mile) to the town centre, 7 to Monmouth, 13 to Ross-on-Wye and 21 to Gloucester.
Foundation stone at the Lucozade Ribena Suntory factory Dr Vernon Charley (1906-76) was born in Blakeney <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SO6707">SO6707</a> and studied Chemistry at Bristol University.  Whilst working at the university's agriculture and horticulture research station at Long Ashton, he was regularly "borrowed" by the neighbouring soft drinks company H W Carter & Co.  For them he developed the blackcurrant cordial launched as Ribena in 1938.  He was probably instrumental in the choice of Coleford, in his native forest, as the site of Carter's new factory for Ribena after World War Two.  H W Carter was bought by the Beecham group in 1955, subsequently becoming part of GlaxoSmithKline who sold the brand to Suntory of Japan in 2013.  The site still makes Ribena and now Lucozade too.

Vernon Charley was a Baptist lay preacher, organist and often a source of spontaneous fun to those around him.  One of his two children was my mother, Gillian (1934-2017).
Foundation stone at the Lucozade Ribena Suntory factory
Dr Vernon Charley (1906-76) was born in Blakeney SO6707 and studied Chemistry at Bristol University. Whilst working at the university's agriculture and horticulture research station at Long Ashton, he was regularly "borrowed" by the neighbouring soft drinks company H W Carter & Co. For them he developed the blackcurrant cordial launched as Ribena in 1938. He was probably instrumental in the choice of Coleford, in his native forest, as the site of Carter's new factory for Ribena after World War Two. H W Carter was bought by the Beecham group in 1955, subsequently becoming part of GlaxoSmithKline who sold the brand to Suntory of Japan in 2013. The site still makes Ribena and now Lucozade too. Vernon Charley was a Baptist lay preacher, organist and often a source of spontaneous fun to those around him. One of his two children was my mother, Gillian (1934-2017).
Units on Tufthorn Industrial Estate Units on Tufthorn Industrial Estate viewed from Tufthorn Avenue near Coleford.
Units on Tufthorn Industrial Estate
Units on Tufthorn Industrial Estate viewed from Tufthorn Avenue near Coleford.
Lane at Whitecliff It's one of those Morris Minors by the roadside at Whitecliff Farm.
Lane at Whitecliff
It's one of those Morris Minors by the roadside at Whitecliff Farm.
Old Milestone by Newland Street, south west of Coleford Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of Coleford (Forest of Dean District), by phone box, on grass verge in front of wire fence, on North side of road. MOCO, erected by the Bigswear turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
TO
GLO'STER
20
TO
LONDON
(125)

Milestone Society National ID: GL_MOCO6
Old Milestone by Newland Street, south west of Coleford
Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of Coleford (Forest of Dean District), by phone box, on grass verge in front of wire fence, on North side of road. MOCO, erected by the Bigswear turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- TO GLO'STER 20 TO LONDON (125) Milestone Society National ID: GL_MOCO6
Sheep grazing in a field by the Lucozade Ribena Suntory factory
Sheep grazing in a field by the Lucozade Ribena Suntory factory
Road approaching the Lucozade Ribena Suntory factory
Road approaching the Lucozade Ribena Suntory factory
Perrygrove Railway - goods train The locomotive is Spirit of Adventure, an 0-6-0T built in 1994 by Exmoor Steam Railway and the first engine on the line. The line is 15" gauge.

The railway offers an estate railway experience that allows teams of enthusiasts to 'run' their own estate railway for a day. This is an exercise in logistics has trains have to be assembled and shunted to transport items around the estate in the most efficient way. The team starts the day on maximum points and it's all down hill from there as points are lost for each error. This sounds enormous fun and is really hands on but if I recall correctly it is quite pricey.
Perrygrove Railway - goods train
The locomotive is Spirit of Adventure, an 0-6-0T built in 1994 by Exmoor Steam Railway and the first engine on the line. The line is 15" gauge. The railway offers an estate railway experience that allows teams of enthusiasts to 'run' their own estate railway for a day. This is an exercise in logistics has trains have to be assembled and shunted to transport items around the estate in the most efficient way. The team starts the day on maximum points and it's all down hill from there as points are lost for each error. This sounds enormous fun and is really hands on but if I recall correctly it is quite pricey.
Fcbc “Your Choice” car body repairs Colourful decoration at Tim Deakins car body repair shop. The title for the photo is the garage's name on their Facebook page.
Fcbc “Your Choice” car body repairs
Colourful decoration at Tim Deakins car body repair shop. The title for the photo is the garage's name on their Facebook page.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory Factory Was previously known as the "Ribena" factory, extensively expanded and renewed.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory Factory
Was previously known as the "Ribena" factory, extensively expanded and renewed.
Solar Panel Installation/Farm Totalty unseen from the local roads.
Solar Panel Installation/Farm
Totalty unseen from the local roads.
Perrygrove Railway View from the train on the Perrygrove Railway.
Perrygrove Railway
View from the train on the Perrygrove Railway.
Perrygrove Railway The drivers of steam locomotive 'Spirit of Adventure' and diesel 'Jubilee' exchange single-line tokens in the passing loop at the Perrygrove Railway.
Perrygrove Railway
The drivers of steam locomotive 'Spirit of Adventure' and diesel 'Jubilee' exchange single-line tokens in the passing loop at the Perrygrove Railway.
Perrygrove Railway Lydia works its train around the northern horseshoe curve on the Perrygrove Railway during their gala weekend.
Perrygrove Railway
Lydia works its train around the northern horseshoe curve on the Perrygrove Railway during their gala weekend.
Perrygrove Railway Visiting loco Count Louis (formerly of the Fairbourne Railway) works a single open-coach train at the Perrygrove Railway during a gala weekend.
Perrygrove Railway
Visiting loco Count Louis (formerly of the Fairbourne Railway) works a single open-coach train at the Perrygrove Railway during a gala weekend.
Perrygrove Railway Residient locomotive Lydia works another train for the top station at the Perrygrove Railway.
Perrygrove Railway
Residient locomotive Lydia works another train for the top station at the Perrygrove Railway.
Perrygrove Railway Resident locomotive Anne works a train for the lower station during the Perrygrove Railway's gala.
Perrygrove Railway
Resident locomotive Anne works a train for the lower station during the Perrygrove Railway's gala.
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Crossways is located at Grid Ref: SO5611 (Lat: 51.799753, Lng: -2.6283196)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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