Since about 2005, a small group of enthusiasts have been capturing and recording the history, people and activities of the parish of Barnwood, Gloucester.
Since about 2005, a small group of enthusiasts have been capturing and recording the history, people and activities of the parish of Barnwood, Gloucester.
This project was called The Barnwood Elephant.
This project was called The Barnwood Elephant.
In August 2020 the team's activities were scaled back, and so this web site was changed and updated to reflect this.
In August 2020 the team's activities were scaled back, and so this web site was changed and updated to reflect this.
However, there is still much of interest historically within its pages and these have been updated to reflect out latest research findings.
However, there is still much of interest historically within its pages and these have been updated to reflect out latest research findings.
This print by Lysons, shows Barnwood's St Lawrence church in the late 18th century; it is the oldest known picture of Barnwood.
