Rodborough, Bear Inn c.1955
Photo ref: R311001
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Photo ref: R311001
Photo of Rodborough, Bear Inn c.1955

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Architecturally The Bear is an odd blend, part rural Cotswold, part Bavarian hunting lodge. But it is an interesting combination, and views from the inn from its position at the top of Rodborough Common are a delight. The 240-acre common is now in the care of the National Trust. The inn has changed remarkably little since this photograph was taken, although the petrol pumps are no more.

A Selection of Memories from Rodborough

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Rodborough

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I was born in Stroud and lived in Cashesgreen and Paganhill until I was 11 when the family moved to Hertfordshire. My aunt lived at Minchinhampton in a house my sister now owns. As children we remember making the then very slow journey from Cashedgreen up Rodborough Hill past the Fort and along the common, waving at the big bear outside the pub and then onto our aunt's house for a very merry Christmas Eve ...see more