Cattle Market, The Park & Spa

Cattle Market, The Park & Spa

Arthur Street 1864-

Located on Barley Close, Arthur Street was designed by solicitor Joseph Lovegrove to serve as a working-class enclave near the Spa. Constructed in 1864, Arthur Street was among three newly established roads. The City Corporation solicited bids for the creation of road surfaces, fencing, channeling, curbing, and landscaping in preparation for construction (Gloucester Journal - Saturday 11 June 1864). Spanning 620 feet (181.9 meters) in length and 30 feet (9.14 meters) in width, Arthur Street's development was overseen by Joseph Lovegrove, who collaborated with several local developers. Notably, Mr. H. Ainsley erected a house in 1865, while George Musty developed No.4 in 1895 and two additional houses in 1896. Interestingly, official street planning records for Arthur Street are scant, with only three houses documented in planning permissions despite the presence of more residences. The circumstances surrounding this anomaly remain unclear; perhaps permissions were circumvented, leading to the mysterious appearance of additional houses. An abstract of deeds for No.16 Arthur Street, dating back to 1881 and associated with the name Dobbie, provides further historical insight.

Bedford Street

Built as part of the Russell Street development. Bedford Street takes its name from the dukedom of the Russell family. Similar to its neighbours only four houses exist in Bedford Street. Thomas Stephens a local stonemason was greatly responsible for the development of this area. The first mapped evidence of Bedford was on the 1852 sewage map, for when the Board of Health first laid the sewers. 8 houses appear on the left-hand side. By the town plans 1879-88 the street was nearly fullied developed with 10 houses on the left side and four on the right-hand side. All houses on the left-hand side were demolished to make way for a maisonette development. Title deeds exist in depth from Bedford Street, No.1 was built by Thomas Stephens c1848, Nos. 9-14 were built in 1850 by a builder by the name of Hill. No.11 & 15 was built in 1851 by Stuart. The modern No.2 was built on the corner of Russell Street in 1867 by John Clutterbuck. 

Belgrave Road (New Park Street)

Brunswick Square

Cromwell Street 1851-97

Originally designated as Comden Street according to the Gloucester plans log, Cromwell Street came into existence during 1850-51. Within the records office, a plan detailing the original layout for both Wellington & Cromwell Street illustrates the drainage arrangements and the process of surfacing the street. The initial four houses were constructed in 1853 by Samuel Moreland, known for England’s Glory Matches. J.H. Morton built the second house. Like many residential streets of its time, Cromwell Street took approximately 44 years to reach completion. The final four properties, Nos. 37-43, were developed in 1897 by William Jones, a builder. The street's name pays homage to Oliver Cromwell, who established Britain as a republic following the death of Charles I. Cromwell remains a controversial figure today, viewed with suspicion by many.

Kings Barton Street

Montpellier

Montpellier Mews

Nettleton Road 1859-97

Nettleton Road, spanning from 1859 to 1897, emerged as an extension of Russell Street, garnering initial attention in the press on February 3rd, 1859, when Henry Bruton sold a plot of building land adjacent to Nettleton Road. Similar to many streets in Gloucester during that era, its full development was delayed, possibly due to the financial crash of the late 1850s. The street derives its name from J. Nettleton Balme, the original landowner. Construction commenced in 1871, initiated by Henry Weaver, who erected a terrace comprising seven charming four-story houses, of which three (Nos. 2-4) still stand today. In 1872, Weaver constructed an additional two houses (Nos. 5-7) adjacent to each other. Architect J.P. Moore collaborated with builder Alfred King in designing several houses in 1877, following King's development of two houses in 1875 and another two in 1878. Bridging the gap between the modest terrace and the 1871-72 builds, J. Simmonds introduced a delightful redbrick cottage in 1897. Although not all plans for the street were retained, records from the initial construction up to 1897 are accessible at the records office, offering glimpses into Nettleton Road's evolution.

Norfolk Street

Norfolk Court, Norfolk Street 2003-05

Designed by Peter Marshall, built by Property Development Partnership. GCC

Norfolk Street No.10 2004-06

Designed by Frank Timothy Associates Ltd, built for LVS Gloucester Ltd. 

Park Road

Russell Street 1845-

Russell Street, starting in 1845, underwent various transformations and expansions since its inception. A tender for road leveling and repairs surfaced in the Gloucestershire Chronicle on December 17th, 1852. Within a year, Mr. Heane, a member of Gloucester's Board of Health, advocated for the improvement of Russell Street's roadway and pavement, emphasizing the necessity for proper maintenance, which was to be financed through the recovery of expenses from private improvement powers held by the board (Gloucester Journal - Saturday 05 February 1853). In April 1855, John Fowler advertised a private boarding house (GJ 28/04/1855).

The street's evolution saw significant changes from its original 1840s layout. William Wingate, the builder, and William Rees, the architect and surveyor, spearheaded the development of a new area known as Weavers. They subdivided the land into four streets and allocated plots for housing development. On October 18th, 1845, they sold a parcel of land to Thomas Stephens, a stonemason, who proceeded to erect several houses by 1846.

Among the older Victorian properties, Nos. 24-30 still stands, constructed as a terrace of four by local builder Henry Weaver in August 1873. The Russell name comes from the regal position of the Duke of Bedford, as the Russell family has held the title for many centuries. The name Bedford Street also reflects this connection. What the Gloucester connection with the dukedom remains to be seen. 

Spa Road

Station Road (Mill Lane, Market Street)

Somerset Place (Nos. 3-7) 1974-75

Built by D.A.G. Morgan, for Gloucester City Council. Contract 18/11/1974.

St. Kilda Parade (Tanner Street)

Developed slightly later after the sewage map of 1852. The street was laid out in 1860-61 when plots were sold by Henry Bruton on 6th September that year. There were three plots available. GC 24/08/1861. At another auction in 1862 58 lots opposite the cattlemarket. Two houses were constructed by Austen. W. James but were undated. 

Nos. 1-2 built together

Nos. 3-4 built together

Nos. 5-6 built together

Nos. 7-8 built together

No.9 was developed by John Clutterbuck who also developed No.2 Bedford Street, both of which are of the same design. 

Wellington Street (Hampden Place)

Originally composed of two terraces, Hampden Place was meticulously planned and laid out in 1841 by a local surgeon named James Peat Heane. The Cawston Map of 1843 documented the existence of 16 cottages, and by 1852, the count had increased to 17. The pace of development was relatively slow until approximately 1852, when the street underwent expansion, transforming into a proper carriageway and acquiring the name Wellington Street. The initial house, as indicated in the planning documents, was constructed by Mr. Smart, followed by three more built by Samuel Moreland, renowned for his association with England's Glory matches. Construction activities persisted from 1853 to 1874, with some plans left undated. Notably, Hampden Place was the location for Gloucester's first British School, though the site has since been repurposed into a car park. Furthermore, the street's layout extended further into Park Road by the 1850s.

Whitfield Street 1850

Whitfield Street, named in honor of George Whitfield (1714-1770), the Gloucester Anglican cleric instrumental in the founding of the Methodist movement, traces its origins back to the establishment of Russell Street in 1845 by prospective developers William Wingate and William Rees. Positioned in proximity to the cattle market and railway stations, Whitfield Street became a sought-after residential area for affluent residents. Today, only two houses remain, both repurposed for commercial use. Among the earliest documented planning permissions within Gloucester City Centre are those granted for two houses (Nos. 3-4) constructed by Thomas Stephens, a stonemason, in 1851. Subsequently, three additional houses were built in 1852-53 by Mr. Matthew Turk and Mr. Edward Jeynes. No.8, initially erected in 1853, was later renumbered as 16 and constructed by Thomas Stephens, while No.18 was also built by Stephens. Due to the street's limited length, only 12 houses were constructed in total. Many of these houses were later demolished to make way for 20 maisonettes and flats built in 1975. Auctions in March 1852 featured the sale of newly erected homes, including Nos.8-9, with a plot of land also available for development. These two houses, built by Thomas Stephens, commanded a yearly rent of £18 (£1,443.35). In November 1853, the footway underwent repairs by the Gloucester Board of Health (GJ 21/10/1853).