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College Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NE

This building was designed by Waller & Sons, local architects, and was erected in 1892/3 as a range of shops when the street was widened. For more information on College Street, please see http://www.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/gloucester-history/college-street/ . For an alternative view, please see Image

College Street was widened in 1890 from the original width of 10' 9". The buildings on the eastern side were replaced with new ones at a cost of £10,000. No mention of the western side where this traditional building displays a fresh coat of paint.

These old buildings include a restaurant and the Gloucester Civic Trust's Visitor Information Point. At the end of this short street is Gloucester Cathedral. The street was originally very narrow but it was widened in the late 19th century.

Set in a Tudor building, this restaurant and tea room is just beside King Edward's Gate, the main entrance to Gloucester Cathedral.

Now only the west turret and spiral staircase of this gateway survive. In 1327 this gateway witnessed the end of a journey perhaps unique in the life of the monastery, for the Abbot had sent an escort to bring back to the Cathedral the body of Edward II, who was murdered in Berkeley Castle. Edward I, his father built the gateway, and his father Henry III was crowned in Gloucester Cathedral.

A view north-east along College Street in Gloucester to the Cathedral, taken from Westgate Street. I spent 17 years here in the City, living in Westend Terrace, some of the happiest years of my life. Neglect of my own welfare and direction over the years means that, sadly, I may never have the pleasure of returning. Don't (do not) make the same mistake. Time photo taken 5.36 pm BST (British Summer Time).

Probably a speculative development by the Abbey in the C15th. Grade II* listed.

Looking along College Street towards Gloucester Cathedral. The building on the right that lines the east side of the street, up to where it meets Westgate Street (where it forms 58 Westgate Street), was built in 1892-3 with the architect being F W Waller of local firm Fulljames and Waller. Grade II listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1271938. That on the left has 15th Century origins and is Grade II* listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1245908.