Cranham, Prinknash Abbey c.1965
Photo ref: C179031
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Photo ref: C179031
Photo of Cranham, Prinknash Abbey c.1965

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Prinknash (pronounced Prinnage) Abbey is for the most part a very modern building, rising stark from the valley. But the old manor house is a reminder that this is a very old site, dating back to the 16th century. Benedictines returned to Prinknash in the mid-20th century, establishing the world-famous pottery which can be visited.

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