Kindertransport home among those on Gloucester’s Local List as nominations welcomed

Residents are being asked to nominate places that are important to them and that tell the city’s history so that they can be included on the council’s local list.  

The list launched last year, is being put together by the city council to preserve Gloucester’s heritage and recognises places or buildings that have architectural and historic interest and contribute to the city’s character. 

Number 18, Alexandra Road, was nominated because it housed 10 boys saved through Kindertransport, the scheme that helped 10,000 Jewish children escape occupied Europe. 

The house that was also given a blue plaque in 2022 was then joined by Coney Hill Clock Tower, Moreland’s Match Factory, Sherriff’s Mill and the Red Well near Matson Lane, an iron rich medieval well thought to date back to 1066. 

The Local List nominations are reviewed annually by a panel made up of residents, local heritage bodies, and the city council before going to cabinet for final approval. 

They can include buildings, unique landmarks, parks and other places of historical interest and helps the council track any that are at risk through neglect, decay or other issues. 

Stephanie Chambers, cabinet member for planning and housing at Gloucester City Council, said: “We know that we are lucky to have some spectacular historic buildings but there will be lots of less prominent places and locally important heritage that helps to make this city special. This is a great opportunity for people to let us know what they think is important and what buildings and places mean the most to them.” 

Anyone wishing to make a nomination should check the current list in case it is already on there (PDF, 14.5 MB). 

Take a look at the selection criteria (PDF, 545.1 KB) and then complete the form including a photo and send it to locallist@gloucester.gov.uk.