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- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-05-27. Revised by … A plaque on the front of the now closed Robin Hood pub in Hopewell Street, Gloucester, gives its name as 'Ye Olde Robin Hood Inn', and the lintel carries the date 1908. It is not clear when the pub closed, but this seems to have happened fairly recently. The Pub Wiki lists publican information for the year 1939 only. Pub Wiki: Robinhood Inn, 12 Hopewell Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. … Sources ⁃ Pub Wiki: Robinhood Inn, 12 Hopewell Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXXIII.3 (1886; surveyed 1882) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXXIII.3 (1886; surveyed 1883) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXXIII.3 (1902; rev. 1901) (georeferenced) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXXIII.3 (1902; rev. 1901) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXXIII.3 (1923; rev. 1921) ⁃ …4 KB (490 words) - 13:53, 7 January 2021
- Robinhood Street. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-05-27. Revised by … Robinhood Street in Gloucester connects Bristol and Seymour roads. As far as IRHB is aware, this residential street is first recorded on a 6" O.S. map of the area published in 1884. On the next side street of Bristol Road, coming from the south, there was until 2008 a pub named the Robin Hood. By and large a pub is much more likely to bequeath its name to the street on which it is situated than the other way around, but it is hardly possible, without knowing the date when each arose, to say which was, as it were, the donor in this case where the name is shared with a neighbouring street. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXXIII.2 (1886; surveyed 1881–82) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXXIII.2 (1902; rev. 1901) (georeferenced). ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXXIII.2 (1902; rev. 1901) …4 KB (469 words) - 13:54, 7 January 2021
- Little John Street. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-05-26. Revised by … The pedestrianised cul de sac Little John Street in Bristol is a side street of John Street. The earliest record of this street known to IRHB is the Bristol Poll Book (1833), which lists voters at the parliamentary election in 1832. Anonymous 1833a, p. 58. The earliest cartographical evidence found so far is a 25" O.S. map of the area published in 1885 (see Maps section below). A rather similar situation is found with Great and Little John streets in Manchester. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Anonymous 1833a, p. 58. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire LXXI.16 (1885; surveyed 1880–82) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire LXXI.16 (1903; rev. 1901) (georeferenced) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire LXXI.16 (1903; rev. 1901) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire LXXI.16 (1918; rev. 1913) ⁃ 6" O.S. map …4 KB (561 words) - 13:51, 7 January 2021
- The former Robin Hood. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-05-27. Revised by … The Robin Hood at 39 Bristol Road in Gloucester first appears in the records in 1870. It closed in 2008, when it licence was revoked. Turney, Ewan. 'Licence revoked at Gloucester pub', The Morning Advertiser (2008-09-29); Gloucester City Council: Review of Premises Licence under Section 51 of the Lincensing Act 2003 – The Robin Hood, 39 Bristol Road, Gloucester GL1 5SA. Information on publicans etc. for 1870 to 1939 can be found at Pub Wiki. Pub Wiki: Robin Hood Hotel, 39 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. In 1927 the pub's address was listed as 43 Bristol Road, Pub Wiki: Robin Hood Hotel, 39 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. which is most likely a mistake. The building at 39 Bristol Road now houses Hing's, a Chinese restaurant. The Robin Hood is included on the 25" O.S. maps listed below with the abbreviation 'P.H.' (public house) only. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in …5 KB (618 words) - 13:53, 7 January 2021
- Marian's Lane, Forest of Dean By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-14. Revised by … A lane on the west side of Grove Road in Berry Hill, a good 700 m NNW of Coleford, is named Marian's Lane. The street name is not included on the O.S. maps listed below. This fact together with the look of the houses in it (see photo below) suggests that the lane was constructed in the second half of the 20th century. It is one of a handful of localities or thoroughfares in the vicinity with "Marian" in their names that may all directly or indirecly owe their names to the existence of a Robin Hood inn in the area in the first half of the 19th century. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-11. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXX.16 (1881; surveyed 1877-79) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXX.16 (1902; rev. 1900) (georeferenced)] ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXX.16 (1902; rev. 1900) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXX.16 …4 KB (572 words) - 13:50, 7 January 2021
- Marian's Walk, Forest of Dean By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-14. Revised by … A lane running alongside Grove Road in Berry Hill, less than one km NNW of Coleford, is named Marian's Walk. The street name is not included on any of the O.S. maps listed below. This fact together with the look of the houses along it (see photo below) suggests that the walk dates from the second half of the 20th century. It is one of a handful of localities or thoroughfares in the area with "Marian" in their names that may all directly or indirecly owe their names to the existence of a Robin Hood inn in the area in the first half of the 19th century. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-11. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXX.16 (1881; surveyed 1877-79) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXX.16 (1902; rev. 1900) (georeferenced)] ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXX.16 (1902; rev. 1900) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Gloucestershire XXX.16 …5 KB (617 words) - 13:50, 7 January 2021
- The 18th cent. Robin Hood was located on St Michael's Hill, near the present Robin Hood pub. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-16. Revised by … The still thriving Robin Hood pub at 56 St Michael's Hill in Bristol is recorded in 1848 but did not yet exist in 1841. However, there was a pub named 'Robin Hood and Little John' on St Michael's Hill already from 1752 to 1782 if not earlier and/or later. The Robin Hood Lane immediately north of the existing pub is said to be a good deal older than it. Bristol's Lost Pubs. As I have argued in my discussion of the lane, its name was most likely inspired by the older pub, which was therefore very likely located on one of the corners of St Michael's Hill and Robin Hood Lane. It may well have been located more or less at the site of the present Robin Hood pub. The coordinates used for this pub differ just enough from those for Robin Hood (St Michael's Hill, Bristol) to avoid their pointers overlapping on Google maps, but this small …5 KB (715 words) - 01:12, 15 January 2021
- Loxley. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-01-15. Revised by … The village of Loxley, c. 6 km SW of Stratford-upon-Avon, is first recorded as early as 985. The name means "Locc's clearing or wood". Gover, John Eric Bruce 1936a, p.235. Names derived from it in the area include Loxley Hall, Loxley Road, and Loxley Lane. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Gover, John Eric Bruce 1936a, p.235. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map Warwickshire XLIV.12 (1885; surveyed 1884) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Warwickshire XLIV.12 (1905; rev. 1900) (georeferenced) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Warwickshire XLIV.12 (1905; rev. 1900) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Warwickshire XLIV.12 (1914; rev. 1913) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Warwickshire XLV.9 (1905; rev. 1904) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Warwickshire XLV.9 (1886; surveyed 1885) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Warwickshire XLIV.SE (1884; surveyed 1883) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Gloucestershire II.SE (1904; rev. 1900) …4 KB (474 words) - 00:29, 6 January 2021
- The Robin Hood. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … The present Robin Hood at 56 St Michael's Hill in Bristol was in existence by 1848. Immediately north of the pub is Robin Hood Lane which connects St Michael's Hill and Horfield Road. Between them, Pub History and Bristol's Lost Pubs list the names of 12 publicans from 1848 to 1975, Bristol's Lost Pubs. Also see Pub History: Robin Hood, 56 St Michaels Hill, Bristol, Gloucestershire. the first being John Gerrish (1848-49). It is not known if he was the first publican, but there cannot have been many in the years immediately before his tenure, for in 1841 the building was home to a carpentry and before that to a grocer's shop. However, there was also a Robin Hood pub on St Michael's Hill during the years 1752 to 82. Most likely this was located either at the same site, perhaps in the same building, or immediately north of Robin Hood Lane. See further Robin Hood and Little John (St Michael's Hill, Bristol). …6 KB (795 words) - 15:31, 5 May 2022
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-09-27. Revised by … There is a substantial number of postcards with photos or artwork depicting localities named after or otherwise related to Robin Hood. Only a few out of a collection of some 500 topographical postcards have currently been uploaded to IRHB. These are nearly all found on pages in the place-names or festivals sections. Images of postcards are included on the pages listed below, either in galleries or as single … is used, including IRHB's bibliographical entry of the postcard. England postcards of specific localities in England organized by historic county. Berkshire Derbyshire Essex Gloucestershire Hertfordshire Kent Lancashire Leicestershire London Middlesex North Riding …11 KB (1,406 words) - 22:42, 1 June 2022
- The Robin Hood Inn was located in or near Coleford By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-15. Revised by … The record of a baptism in Coleford in 1832 includes a reference to a local Robin Hood Inn. No other source has been found so far. Edward Rosser, butcher, born in Coleford in 1806, was keeper of the Robin Hood Inn there according to the record of the baptism of his son William on 5 February 1832. Edward died in 1838. By 1841 his widow and their children were in the workhouse. Records cited and discussed at Forum at Forest of Dean Family History Trust site: Robin Hood Inn - Coleford; Forum at Forest of Dean Family History Trust site: Rossers – Coleford. The death of Edward Rosser in 1838 can be confirmed from an MS index to death records at the Genealogist: Deaths 1838, Mar. quarter, Letter R, Image Mar_2047; index entry concerning; Rosser, Edward, district of Monmouth, referring to vol. XXVI, p. 9] (£). One looks in vain in commercial directories such as Robson's for …8 KB (1,053 words) - 01:13, 13 February 2021
- Marian's Lodge, Forest of Dean By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-09-26. Revised by … Marian's Lodge is a building in the part of the Forest of Dean known as Marian's Inclosure. It seems likely that it was named, at least indirectly, after Maid Marian. Located in the northeastern end of Marian's Inclosure, near Berry Hill, Marian's Lodge can be accessed from Brummels Drive, Marian's Lane or Marian's Walk. Marian's Lodge, like Mailscot Lodge, Forest of Dean Forum: Thread "Richard SMITH English Bicknor 1841 census look-up request", see especially "Mailscot Lodge, Hillersland" (by "jefff") and following messages. situated in Mailscot Wood less than 2 km to the north, was a wood keepers's lodge. Also see Allusions below. In or immediately outside Marian's Inclosure is Marian's Brick Works, located just 150 meters from Robin Hood Iron Mine with which it may have been connected. This suggests that Marian meant Maid Marian and that the other "Marian" names in the area were inspired by …5 KB (650 words) - 13:51, 7 January 2021
- At the pit site. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-22. Revised by … Photo courtesy Aditnow forum user 'Lipsi'. Thanks also to forum administrator Simon Lowe. Robin Hood Deep Pit was one of the two pits operated at the Robin Hood Iron Mine in the Forest of Dean. The mine is said to have started in 1871 and was certainly in operation by 1884, but IRHB is not aware if the deep pit dates from that time. According to Wikipedia's article on the village of Coleford, the mine began operation in 1871, Wikipedia: Staunton, near Coleford, Gloucestershire. and this may well be correct though no source is cited. The mine was certainly in operation by 1884, probably by 1880, for it is shown on a 6" O.S. map of the area published in 1884, based on surveying carried out 1879-80 (see Maps below). Some revisions of the map label the site "Robinhood Iron Mine", while others have "Robin Hood Iron Pit". The deep pit thus seems to have been within the roughly square area shown on the maps. If …5 KB (691 words) - 01:11, 13 February 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-09-25. Revised by … "Marian's Inclosure" is the name of the part of the Forest of Dean immediately east of Staunton and northwest of Coleford, Gloucestershire. In this area of the forest is the site of Marian's Brick Works, which is situated just 150 meters from that of Robin Hood Iron Mine with which it was probably closely connected. It seems likely that the Inclosure was named after the Brick Works, whose name was in turn probably inspired by that of the iron mine. A further three localities or thoroughfares within or adjacent to the Inclosure are named after it. Maid Marian is thus likely directly or indirectly commemorated in no less than five place-names in this area. For the Robin Hood connection, see further the page on Marian's Brick Works (Forest of Dean). Currently the earliest source for the place-name "Marian's Inclosure" known to IRHB is a 6" O.S. map of the area published in 1884 (see maps below). Gazetteers ⁃ Not …5 KB (709 words) - 01:03, 13 February 2021
- Robin Hood Junction, Forest of Dean By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-16. Revised by … The junction of the A4136 and B4228 in the Forest of Dean, north of Coleford, is known as the Robin Hood Junction. The junction is mentioned several times in a 2017 neighbourhood development plan. Forest of Dean District Council 2017a, pp. 79, 81, 93, 94, 95. The earliest online source revealed by a somewhat cursory search is a news item in a local newspaper from 2010. Abbs, Beverley 2010a An entry on the website of the Society for All British and Irish Road Enthusiasts notes that The junction was originally a sharp fork slightly to the north west of its current location but was re-modeled in the 1990s to the layout we see today. The original junction can be clearly seen on satellite images and on the B4228 approaching the A4136 as a gap in the trees. Part time traffic lights control the junction. It is not known to IRHB how long the junction has been named after the outlaw. However, …5 KB (646 words) - 01:13, 13 February 2021
- Possible site of the land pit. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-22. Revised by … Robin Hood Land Pit was one of the two pits operated at the Robin Hood Iron Mine in the Forest of Dean. The mine is said to have started in 1871 and was certainly in operation by 1884, but IRHB is not aware if the land pit dates from that time. According to Wikipedia's article on the village of Coleford, the mine began operation in 1871, Wikipedia: Staunton, near Coleford, Gloucestershire. and this may well be correct though no source is cited. The mine was certainly in operation by 1884, probably by 1880, for it is shown on a 6" O.S. map of the area published in 1884, based on surveying carried out 1879-80 (see Maps below). The coordinates indicated are based on a map grid suggested by Tony Oldham. Mining History Research & Exploration: Index of mines in the Forest of Dean. IRHB has tentatively accepted this, although it is not without problems. The map grid Oldham suggests for the deep pit …6 KB (849 words) - 01:13, 13 February 2021
- The Robin Hood was in this area. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-05-26. Revised by … The now lost Robin Hood in Bedminster, Bristol, was in existence by 1869 and until 1919 or later. The pub was at 18 Queen Street. While there are currently several Queen streets in Bristol, that in Bedminster no longer exists. It ran roughly parallel to Coronation Road, from New Charlotte Street, in the east, to Union Road in the west. The latter is more or less identical, in present terms, with the stretch of St John's Road running from Coronation Road to Southville Place. Superimposed on a modern map of Bristol, Queen Street would be seen to traverse, along a west-east axis, the north end of the parking lot occupying the area between Coronation Road, New Charlotte Street, Regent Road, and St John's Road. It would cut across the parking lot eight or ten metres south of the Asda petrol station. Wright's Directory for Bristol (1919) notes that the street was intersected by Regent Road and Farley …7 KB (953 words) - 01:05, 13 February 2021
- The Robin Hood. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-16. Revised by … Robin Hood Lane is a footpath from St Michael's Hill (immediately north of No. 56) to Horfield Road in Bristol. The name would seem to be of 18th century date if not older. The earliest record so far found dates from 1824. Evans, John 1824a, pp. xxii, xxiii. 56 St Michael's Hill is the address of the Robin Hood, a pub which first appears in the records in 1848 but cannot be older than 1841, at which time there was a carpenter's shop there. Before that the building was home to a grocer's shop. According to a website on lost pubs in Bristol – the source of the information just cited – "[t]he name [of the Robin Hood pub] is taken from Robin Hood Lane which runs down the side of the pub and was in existence long before this house became licensed". Bristol's Lost Pubs. While this is possible, it is hardly the whole story. Just after the still existing Robin Hood pub, the same website lists a public …7 KB (972 words) - 13:53, 7 January 2021
- Robin Hood's Hill, now Robin's Wood Hill. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2016-08-15. Revised by … The prominent tree-covered hill in the parish of Matson, c. 3.3 km SSE of central Gloucester, which used to be known inter alia as 'Robin Hood's Hill', is now officially named Robin's Wood Hill. It is first mentioned in a 1542 act concerning the conduits of Gloucester, '[e]mpowering the Mayor and Dean of Gloucester to break ground in Matson alias Robin Hood's Hill and to convey water from the springs there to the city', British Library: An Act concerning the conduits of Gloucester, Empowering the Mayor and Dean of.., referring to Blakeway, George Sheffield 1924a, pp. 114-15. and next figures in the 1624 edition of a work by Giraldus Cambrensis, where its name is given as both 'Robinhoodes Hill' and 'Mattesknoll', Smith, Albert Hugh 1964a, pt. II, p. 168. which latter form is reflected in the (presumably) modern form 'Matson Hill' cited by Dobson & Taylor. Dobson, Richard Barrie …6 KB (879 words) - 20:59, 22 March 2021
- Bristol. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-08-25. Revised by … Little John was the name of a ship based at Bristol which undertook at least one slave trading voyage in 1727. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Notes2 KB (174 words) - 00:50, 6 January 2021