Street Scenes from the Woodmancote Area of Dursley

Woodmancote was once a distinct hamlet in its own right but since the start of the 20th century has been steadily engulfed by the encroachment of Dursley. Woodmancote starts at the junction with Uley Road and Bull Pitch and makes its way eastwards towards Tetbury, becoming Whiteway and then climbing the steep 1 in 7 hill out of town. If one was to travel in this direction, then the junctions with Fort Lane (right), the more recent Cambridge Avenue (left) , Nunnery Lane (right) and Byron Road (left) would be passed. A short distance after Fort Lane are the buildings and graveyard of St. Mark's Church, funded by Henry Vizard for the poorer townsfolk who couldn't afford seats in the Parish Church of St. James.

Some of the establishments that have existed in this area of town at one time or another include those listed below. (Click on links for company memorabilia).

	Picture Gallery (Click on picture for larger view)

			Woodmancote A view towards Whiteway Hill towards the end of the 19th century showing the rural nature of the surroundings at that time. Woodmancote Farm is visible in the foreground and beyond that the junction with Nunnery Lane. (c1888 - courtesy Cam & Dursley Camera Club)

			Woodmancote from Bull Pitch This view shows the beginning of the road to Woodmancote from the three way junction with Bull Pitch and Uley Road. (c1910 - courtesy Cam & Dursley Camera Club)

			Fort Lane cottages Two old cottages in Fort Lane, near the junction with Woodmancote, which still survive in 2007. (1959 - courtesy Cam & Dursley Camera Club)

			Fort Lane corner This cottage on the corner of Fort Lane was an unfortunate victim of a subsequently aborted road widening scheme. Pictured here shortly before its demolition. (1967 - courtesy Cam & Dursley Camera Club)

			Fort Lane demolition The cottage on the corner of Fort Lane has gone to leave an open space at this awkward junction. (1968 - courtesy Cam & Dursley Camera Club)

			Cleverly's Garage, Woodmancote One of the earliest motor traders in Dursley was F.P.Cleverly who ran this establishment from his premises near the lower end of Woodmancote. This site is now (2007) owned by Starkey's vehicle hire business. (c1965 - courtesy Cam & Dursley Camera Club)

			Whiteway Hill Garage The second of the two garages in Woodmancote, slightly further from the town centre and pictured shortly before these buildings were demolished. In 2007 the garage site was cleared to make way for new houses. (April 1992 - copyright Ian Thomas)

			Vizard Almshouses The Vizard Almshouses were located next to St. Marks Church and were funded by Henry Vizard for the use of the poor. They were demolished in 1968 and the site is now occupied by Vizard Close. (c1968 - courtesy Cam & Dursley Camera Club)