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Over the years, many train station fells into disuse and the Beeching process meant that many were shut down. A Saxon village existed around the upper pond at Branch, Saxon jewellery has been found in the Iron Valley and even a ceremonial Danish axehead. In 942 AD the Saxon King Edmund granted land at Mells to Count Athelstan who in turn gave it to Glastonbury Abbey. It was Glastonbury that built most of the medieval part of the village, including the Tithe Barn, Bilboa House, New Street, Selwood House and part of The Talbot inn. During the Middle Ages, Tetbury became an important market for Cotswold wool and yarn. Notable buildings in the town include the Church House and the late 18th century Gothic revival parish church of St Mary the Virgin and St Mary Magdalene and much of the rest of the town centre, dates from the 16th and 17th centuries. The Market House, dating from 1655 with restorations done in 1817, is a fine example of a Cotswold pillared market house that used to trade wool and yarn which was the main source of the town's wealth, [3] it is still in use as a meeting place and market. Other attractions include the Tetbury Police Museum and Courtroom, Chavenage House, Highgrove House and Westonbirt Arboretum lie just outside the town. Parking in the town centre can be challenging with short stay car parks and Long Street often full. The Old Railyard (GL8 8EY) car park is free and open seven days a week with around 75 spaces. It’s a little walk up the hill, but gives you chance to see the historic Chipping Steps. Car parks are also located at Church Street (GL8 8LL), The Chipping (GL8 8EU) and West Street (GL8 8LL). There is now a Dolphins Running Club, a Dolphin Hall and Dolphins Dramatic Society! Tetbury Dolphins are everywhere! 12+ Best things to do in Tetbury 1.The Chipping Steps

There are a good selection of state and independent schools in the area, including Downside, Millfield, All Hallows and Sherborne schools for both boys and girls. The formal garden and terrace are protected by woodland to the south and west and have open views to the east overlooking a wild flower meadow and beyond to the Westbury Horse. There are a wonderful collection of mature trees and shrubs throughout the grounds including a monkey puzzle, climbing wisteria and a splendid Italian beech tree in the turning circle to the front of the house. Since the Italian beech was replanted in English soil, in the Victorian era, it has slowly metamorphosed to produce English as well as Italian leaves. A Tesco supermarket branch was opened a quarter of a mile from the town centre in July 2002. The town's high street is the home to a number of specialist shops selling cheese, breads, meats, dairy and frozen products, entertainment supplies, among others. We believe that those involved in safeguarding in our schools, are entitled to appropriate support and development through supervision.

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Parish & Ward populations 2011". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015 . Retrieved 25 March 2015. In the 18th Century some dissenting chapels or meeting places were established in the village, most notably near the Post Office corner where in September 1785 John Wesley preached for two hours (even though a wasp had stung him on the lip!). Tetbury is known for its Royal connections, with both Prince Charles and Princess Anne living nearby. Prince Charles moved to Highgrove, two miles south of Tetbury, in the early 1980s and made it his home. The gardens are open to visitors during the year (booking is essential) and consist of a series of interlinked areas, each with its own character and purpose.

Philip de László, Henrietta Jex-Blake, 1921. Oil on canvas, 90 x 69.5 cm. Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. The price does go up during this time but the Autumnal colours are just spectacular. Every tree will have leaves of bright reds, yellows and oranges and it must be incredible to see! Book direct with us now and enjoy 20% off lunch and dinner at our hotel restaurant throughout your stay. T&Cs apply. The reason why I wanted to visit so badly is that I am a die-hard Poldark fan and this very house plays the ancestral Trenwith Estate!Apparently, when Prince Charles first moved in, there was little more than a neglected kitchen garden and an overgrown copse. But, now the gardens have transformed into a delightful display that can be enjoyed by the public! now Aggregate Industries, see Torr Works), owning its own American-built locomotive and wagons, serving 20 or so depots in southern Available on iPhone and Android , the app can be tailor made to bring you the latest on what matters to you.

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Whereas most market halls are now purely for decoration in England, Tetbury’s is still used for the same purpose nowadays. So, you’ll find Craft Fairs, Exhibitions and even farmers markets taking place underneath the pillars every week. The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind Its church spire is a whopping 186 feet making it the fourth largest church spire in all of England. Beyond the spire, this church also has a fascinating history connected to it.

Tetbury is well situated as a centre for touring the Cotswolds, as it is 10 miles from Cirencester, 5 miles from Malmesbury and gives easy access to Bath by car or bus. Buildings of note include the beautiful Elizabethan house at Chavenage, Rodmarton Manor, the Norman castle at Beverston, Highgrove House the home of His Majesty, King Charles, and Gatcombe Park the home of the Princess Royal (please note Beverston and the royal residences are not open to the public). In the town is the excellent free Tetbury Police Museum, open from 9-3 weekdays and housing a large range of historic photographs and police bygone memorabilia. Take time to explore the beautiful St. Mary’s Parish Church built in the gothic revival style. The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment. The Horners tend to feature prominently in the area from the early 16th century. In 1535 John Horner bought Nunney, Cloford and Trudoxhill, and in 1543, four years after the dissolution of the monasteries Thomas Horner bought all of Glastonbury’s lands in Mells, Leigh and Nunney from Henry VIII. Before his arrest – and eventual execution on Glastonbury Tor – for his resistance to Henry, Abbot Richard Whiting spent his last night in his ‘favourite’ Mells, possibly at the Manor or at Bilboa House, where his niece lived. The estate passed to a Horner nephew who had married Meriel Malte, the daughter of Henry VIII’s tailor, an heiress in her own right of neighbouring lands. The Trust received an average rating of 4.78 (out of 5) for the overall safeguarding support (and impact) that is provided to schools from the centre. Many people visit Tetbury solely to admire the Highgrove Royal Gardens which have been beautifully designed by HRH The Prince of Wales over the last 30 years.