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Hillfield House & Gardens, Gloucester

Posted on October 18, 2015 by kayjayaitch

I first glimpsed Hillfield Gardens in London Road, Gloucester whilst on the bus from Cheltenham to Gloucester. An intriguing site the Gardens were originally created for the grounds of a Victorian house,  built in 1867-9 in an elaborate and stylish … Continue reading →

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Warwick Kingmaker

Posted on May 14, 2014 by kayjayaitch

Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick KG (22 November 1428 – 14 April 1471), known as Warwick the Kingmaker, was an English nobleman, administrator, and military commander. The son of Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury, Warwick was the wealthiest … Continue reading →

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