About the Site
Welcome to our site celebrating the life and work of Brian Torode, a man who was much loved, and is greatly missed, following his unexpected short illness and subsequent death in … Continue reading
Let’s have your memories!
Brian’s former friends and colleagues are invited to leave comments about their memories of him. If you wish to, please also email any photographs or video that we can include on … Continue reading
Eulogy
This is the text of the Eulogy given by Brian’s great friend, Richard Barton, at Brian’s funeral on Wednesday 19th March 2014 at Saint Stephen’s Church, Cheltenham: Banjour, (banzhoor) (Good Day) … Continue reading
James and Maria Burke – From Athlone, Ireland, to Oakland, California, 1884
Are you able to help solve this mystery? James Burke and his sister Maria came from Athlone in Ireland and emigrated to Oakland in California sometime before the year 1884. … Continue reading
Anthony Barton (1790-1834), alias Aaron Barton, native of the Vale of Berkeley, Gloucestershire, and later of Charleston, South Carolina
Anthony Barton (1790-1834), alias Aaron Barton, native of the Vale of Berkeley, Gloucestershire, and later of Charleston, South Carolina By Richard Barton and Richard Byrd (with thanks to William Baynard … Continue reading
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Horcott – Property Log (1845 – 2003)
PROPERTY LOG ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY, FAIRFORD 1845- Date Work Donation 12th October 1845 Church was solemnly opened by Reverend John Mitchell. East window by William Wailes of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1845. … Continue reading
St Mary’s Church, Cricklade – Property Log (1862 – 2004)
ST MARY’S CHURCH, CRICKLADE: LOG OF THE FABRIC Timeline: 1862/3 Restoration of the Church. Architect: John Galpin of Oxford. Builder: Mr. Smith of Highworth. Church re-opened 7th January 1863 1882 … Continue reading
Gloucestershire Catholic History Society Journals. Index for Volumes 1 – 42
General Index – Journals 1 – 42 compiled by Patrick and Margaret Gethen Copies of the Journals are held at Gloucestershire Archives, Clifton Diocesan Archives and Cheltenham Local History Library … Continue reading
Bradley Family of Elberton and Oldbury-on-Severn
BRADLEY FAMILY OF ELBERTON AND OLDBURY-ON-SEVERN John Bradley (-1693) and Judith Yeoman of Elberton | William Bradley of Elberton | Mary Bradley (1706c-1768) and James … Continue reading
Celebrating John Middleton – a chance to explore Clearwell Village
Explore Clearwell – 15th September 2018 Clearwell Church, Clearwell, Gloucestershire, GL16 8LY Guided tour of the delights of Clearwell Meet at the church in Clearwell and join Isabel Winstanley … Continue reading
Elizabeth Carpenter of North Nibley, wife of Maurice Organ II
Carpenter Family of North Nibley Richard Carpenter and Agnes Baker (1580-) Of North Nibley | John Carpenter (1611-) and Margaret Hayward | Jonah Carpenter (1640-1719) and Grace Andrewes … Continue reading
