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Greyfriars Quarter BRUNSWICK ROAD GLOUCESTER A stylish collection of modern houses and apartments in the heart of the city of Gloucester Greyfriars Quarter, The importance of origin Greyfriars Quarter has been named to commemorate the friary church that was originally founded in 1231, the remains of which can still be seen adjacent to the development. The Grey Friars, or Franciscans, were followers of St Francis of Assisi and their monastery complex was one of the spiritual centrepieces of a medieval Gloucester and played an integral part in the developing history of Gloucestershire county. The visible remains of the church reveal part of the 16th century nave and north aisle that were rebuilt in Perpendicular Gothic style and are now under the protection of English Heritage. Greyfriars before 1810, viewed from north-east Greyfriar s: the standing walling in 1974. Indicative lifestyle photograph Greyfriars Quarter makes a distinguished debut Local area photography Linden Homes is delighted to introduce that the future holds. The city council is the newest and brightest of their city- working in partnership to deliver an action centre developments here in glorious plan that is already regenerating and Gloucester. revitalising parts of the city centre to create a more vibrant quarter for residents This ancient city, founded by Romans in and workers. Gloucester is geared up and the 1st century, has flourished through ready to further improve its status as one two millennia and its long heritage is of the country’s most lively and exciting reflected in an abundance of beautifully visitor destinations. preserved buildings that are crowned by the magnificent Norman cathedral. Greyfriars Quarter borrows from the past yet forms a part of Gloucester’s future, Gloucester is a city that is eminently proud one that is bright and full of potential. of its heritage yet is willing to embrace all Greyfriars Quarter BRUNSWICK ROAD GLOUCESTER Gloucester is built on esteemed foundations Local area photography Gloucester Cathedral’s great tower In recent years Gloucester’s Victorian docks dominates the skyline and is the visual and have undergone a complete metamorphosis. spiritual focus of the city centre. The stark, lofty warehouses that line the water’s edge have had new life breathed This magnificent ancient edifice has history into them: Gloucester Antiques Centre and running through its veins – this is where the National Waterways Museum are William the Conqueror ordered the writing amongst their many new residents. of the Domesday Book, where Henry III was crowned, where Edward II is buried Westgate Street will enthral with its and where pilgrims have gathered for beautiful, timber framed buildings that are centuries. The cathedral is rightly dominated by the crooked spire of St acknowledged as one of the finest Gothic Nicholas’ Church. Wherever you turn, buildings in the world. Gloucester’s history will touch you. Greyfriars Quarter Gloucester Cathedral BRUNSWICK ROAD GLOUCESTER ST. MARK ST. 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PRISON B T T I R E H SHOPPING S O T N A A S T B G T CENTRE E R C L . E O O L B E C E LA A M B C R N T D K T E R S M Y FR S U D I R E D A R S A R S O E R L S E A E F D C T EASTGATE SHOPPING L D P I 26 L L E A A C S B A L 20 CENTRE T D R G R IL D H E K 5 E T T E T S U 2 11 A G S O R E T S Y G GLOUCESTER 18 FR A IA 27 T DOCKS R E 16 S 7 17 ST RE H ET 3 AM D PD A EN PA W R O L AY IA PHASE 2 R K T M I E K N E G 15 NT IC PHASE 1 29 E S S T 10 R W B R E A ET S T R S N T U O E N L R D Y S E L T B T R A S A B T A A R M A T O GLOUCESTER MAP KEY N A L U I E R A > T BI N CH U E R B H ON SW A Q R N T W A G T H 1. Gloucester Cat hedral O IC E S O U R N S K L’ S T R Y 14 H T S L S N T . G T L 2. St Mary de Crypt Church O R T R E IN E O O L ET N A U W L 3. The WareThouse Climbing Centre D N M E S O D U T O R O W R 4. Gloucester Antiques Centre R S FO SQ R R LK U C E E ST AR V 5. SoldBiers of Gloucestershire Museum E RE E A T 4 E PA R D T R G 6. Gloucester Folk Museum K R L A OA E O D B 7. Gloucester City Museum R S M 8. Gloucester Guildhall T ON IN TP A E 9. Kings Walk Shopping Centre S SP LL L A R IER L OA 10. Gloucester Waterways Mu Aseum D 11. Eastgate Shopping Cent re T E 12. The King’s School E R T GLOUCESTER 13. Cineworld Cinema S Y E QUAYS DESIGNER 14. Dockside Café L IN OUTLET 15. Caffe Corretto D GLOUCESTER PARK 16. Dr Foster’s Waterfront Bar and Restaurant 17. Aroma Indian Restaurant 18. Topolys Italian D A 19. Peppers Café O FA R L KN D E 20. Café René N R A 2ST1. Hubble Bubble Coffee House L RE ID E 22. ThTe Crows Nest M RE G 23. Hilltop Restaurant E S NT T TR S 24. Sebz ANNE IER WAY ST ’S WAY RE ET 25. Coffee#1 F 13 26. Blackfriars Priory AL KN B E R 27. Greyfriars Friary R D O S W O TR R E K 28. St Nicholas Church EE S S T TO ST L R N E 29. GL1 Leisure Centre R E O T O A 30. Gloucester Rugby Club D T 31. JDR Karting S I B R RO 31 O B KS ST RE CLIFTON RD NEW STREET ET Local area and lifestyle photography If location is an influential factor, Greyfriars heritage. Gloucester Cathedral and the It’s all right Quarter wins hands down - this stylish quirky Folk Museum are towards the far end new development has been created with of Westgate Street while the King’s Theatre there at your convenience in mind. and Guildhall provide a varied repertoire of drama and dance, comedy and cabaret. fingertips The city centre’s two shopping malls, The Eastgate and Kings Walk are moments The city also boasts a multitude of more away on foot and provide an excellent modern amenities including a multi-screen range of high street names. The nearby cinema, state-of-the-art leisure centres, outlet shopping centre at Gloucester go-karting, a ski and snowboard centre, Quays offers more than fifty stores city parks and a whole host of bars, clubs, including many designer brands at hard- pubs and restaurants to suit every purse to-resist prices.