Glouster is a city located on the last navigable portion of the Severn River. The old town docks are interesting in that the warehouses are in the process of being converted to residential lofts. The docks are no longer useful as a seaport with modern containerization of products. So, it remains a more historical site than active port.
Above is the old Seaman’s Chapel located at the port with the former warehouses in the background being converted to residential lofts.
These rail carts came down to the docks for the offloading of the ships.
Below, Elaine is standing near the largest flower basket we have ever seen. Also, there is the traditional red postal box.
The Maritime Museum had a interesting live demonstration of how locks work. Could have been a nice science project if I had been that smart in high school.
The ship in the distance is actually an old lighthouse ship. It would be anchored offshore at the point of a temporary obstruction such as a sunken ship in a channel.
Not auto parts, but “auto bits!”
A row of Cotswold houses in the small town of Corsham. Cotswold pertains to the type of stone used to build the houses. It is a stone quarried in the local area and has a distinctive tan coloration.
Tried to find our way in to see this estate. We are looking for an entrance into this estate, but no luck today. It appears to be closed since tourist season has not begun. Note that even the trees surrounding the estate are trimmed into topiaries.
A rather small door in one of the Cotswold homes. Since Elaine is 5’7”, you can get an idea of the size of the door. People were short in those days. Below are view of the tiny village of Corsham in the Cotswolds.
A pub conveniently located adjacent to City Hall in Corsham.
The colorful homes on the hills in Bristol.
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