1968 Redevelopment Map

Horseshoe Lane and Gillingstool Hill

In the 1960's Thornbury Rural District set about re-developing the area of the town around Rock Street, Horseshoe Lane and St Mary Street.  The plans involved the pedestrianisation of St Mary Street, building the supermarket and shopping complex centred on Horseshoe Lane and the creation of a large surface car park in the area of Rock Street.  Tragically this meant demolishing a number of fine old houses that were in the way!

All the houses on Gillingstool Hill and Horseshoe Lane were earmarked for demolition . 

This page was last updated: 10/07/2008