Cranham, Prinknash Abbey Bells c.1960
Photo ref: C179030
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Photo ref: C179030
Photo of Cranham, Prinknash Abbey Bells c.1960

More about this scene

The foundations of the new monastic building are well under way in this photograph. When it was completed in the 1960s, the uncompromisingly modern abbey was at the centre of controversy: it was hailed by some as a fine example of functional architecture, and criticised by others as stark and featureless. Perhaps easier on the eye is the pottery for which Prinknash is well known.

A Selection of Memories from Cranham

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 Cranham

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Pat (nee Gilbert) and I were married at St. Stephen's church Sneinton in Nottingham July 1960. We arrived in Gloucester the same afternoon to be met at the train station by our hosts for a 3day honeymoon, they were the owners of the Black Horse Inn in Cranham. We  have wonderful memories of the village the church and of Prinknash Abbey. We still have a beer tankard we purchased at the Abbey in thier famous dark grey ...see more