The Island
The Island is a locality in Gloucester District, Gloucestershire, England. The Island is situated nearby to the locality Pool Meadow, as well as near High Orchard.Places of Interest
Highlights include Gloucester Cathedral and The Folk of Gloucester.
Gloucester Cathedral
Church
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Gloucester Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity and formerly St Peter's Abbey, in Gloucester, England, stands in the north of the city near the River Severn.
The Folk of Gloucester
Museum
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The Folk of Gloucester is a community centre which is housed in three of the oldest buildings in the city of Gloucester, two Tudor merchant's house and a 17th-century town house.
HM Prison Gloucester
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HM Prison Gloucester was a Category B men's prison located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. It was originally opened in 1792, on the site of Gloucester Castle whose keep had been used as a prison.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gloucester and Kingsholm.
Gloucester
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Gloucester is the county town of Gloucestershire in England's West Country. A major attraction of the city is Gloucester Cathedral, which is the burial place of King Edward II.
Kingsholm
Suburb
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Kingsholm is an area of Gloucester, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is home to Kingsholm Stadium, which hosts Gloucester Rugby and other international matches. It is also home to a Church of England school, Kingsholm Primary School.
Walham
Hamlet
Walham is a hamlet in Longford parish, north of Gloucester, England. It lies on the banks of the River Severn and north of the A40 road. It is a suburb of Gloucester, which is to its south.
The Island
- Type: Locality
- Location: Gloucester District, Gloucestershire, West Country, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.86703° or 51° 52′ 1″ northLongitude
-2.25258° or 2° 15′ 9″ westElevation
36 feet (11 metres)Open location code
9C3VVP8W+RXGeoNames ID
13264767
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