Named after the former
Albion Hotel, the large
stone building on the
opposite side of
Southgate Street, the
cottages were first recorded
in 1821 on land almost certainly
owned by Samuel Jones, a
prominent local brushmaker
who also owned the adjoining
property fronting on to Southgate St
canal people
Past, Present and Future
describing the scenery, facilities
and things of interest on and near
the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal.
The aim is to provide visiting boats
with a source of information on things
to do and see, which can be reached
by foot from the canal
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