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Fred West

Frederick Walter Stephen West (29 September 1941 – 1 January 1995), was an English serial killer. Between 1967 and 1987, he alone, and later, he and his wife Rosemary, tortured, raped and murdered at least 11 young women and girls, many at the couple's homes 25 Midland Road and later 25 Cromwell Street respectively. Rosemary West also murdered Fred's stepdaughter (his first wife's biological daughter) Charmaine, while he was serving a prison sentence for theft.

Located at 51.8617, -2.24333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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1941 births, 1995 deaths, 20th-century British criminals, British people convicted of theft, Crime in Gloucestershire, English murderers of children, English people convicted of assault, English people convicted of child sexual abuse, English people who died in prison custody, English rapists, English serial killers, Filicides, Murder in 1967, People from Herefordshire, Prisoners who died in England and Wales detention, Serial killers who committed suicide in prison custody, Suicides by hanging in England

Rosemary West

Rosemary Pauline "Rose" West (née Letts) (born 29 November 1953) is a British serial killer, now an inmate at HMP Low Newton, Brasside, Durham, after being convicted of 10 murders in 1995. Her husband Fred, who committed suicide in prison while awaiting trial, is believed to have collaborated with her in the torture and murder of at least 10 young women, many at the couple's home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. Fred West is known to have carried out 12 murders.

Located at 51.8617, -2.24333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Gloucester (UK Parliament constituency)

Gloucester Listen/ˈɡlɒstər/ is a constituency centred on the cathedral city and county town of the same name, represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament by Richard Graham of the Conservative Party.

Located at 51.867, -2.249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Parliamentary constituencies in South West England, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1295, Politics of Gloucester

Glevum

Glevum (or, more formally, Colonia Nervia Glevensium, or occasionally Glouvia) was a Roman fort in Roman Britain that become "colonia" of retired legionaries in AD 97. Today it is known as Gloucester, located in the English county of Gloucestershire. The name Glevum is taken by many present day businesses in the area and also by the 26-mile Glevum Way, a long-distance footpath or recreational walk encircling modern Gloucester. http://www. historyfiles. co. uk/KingListsBritain/BritainCaerGloui.

Located at 51.867, -2.249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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History of Gloucestershire, Archaeological sites in Gloucestershire, Roman towns and cities in England, 40s establishments, Populated places established in the 1st century, History of Gloucester

The King's School, Gloucester

The King's School, Gloucester is a coeducational independent day school in Gloucester, England. It traces its heritage to a school for choirboys founded on the grounds of Gloucester Cathedral as early as the 12th century and was one of the seven "King's Schools" established, or re-endowed and renamed by King Henry VIII in 1541 after the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Located at 51.8678, -2.24444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in the 1540s, Schools in Gloucester, Independent schools in Gloucestershire, 1541 establishments in England, Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference

Gloucester Rural District

Gloucester was, from 1894 to 1974, a rural district in the administrative county of Gloucestershire, England. The district did not include the City of Gloucester, which was a separate county borough. In 1935 Gloucester RD was more than doubled in size.

Located at 51.867, -2.249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, History of Gloucestershire, Rural districts of England

Diocese of Gloucester

The Diocese of Gloucester is a Church of England diocese based in Gloucester, covering the non-metropolitan county of Gloucestershire. The cathedral is Gloucester Cathedral and the bishop is the Bishop of Gloucester. It is part of the Province of Canterbury. The diocese was founded during the English Reformation in 1541 from part of the Diocese of Hereford and the Diocese of Worcester. In 1542 the Diocese of Bristol was created to cover Bristol.

Located at 51.867, -2.247 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Kingsholm Stadium

Kingsholm Stadium is a rugby union stadium in Gloucester, England, and is the home stadium of Gloucester Rugby. The stadium has a capacity of 16,500. It is sometimes nicknamed 'Castle Grim' after the estate where the stadium is built and also in reference to Gloucester's admirable home form. The main grandstand is an all seated area along the south touchline which can hold around 4,500 people. To the left of the stand is where the away fans are usually located.

Located at 51.8717, -2.24278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Rugby union stadiums in England, Rugby World Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Gloucestershire, Gloucester Rugby, Buildings and structures in Gloucester

Blackfriars, Gloucester

Blackfriars, Gloucester, England, founded about 1239, is one of the most complete surviving Dominican black friaries in England. The friary went into private hands after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, having been acquired in 1539 by Thomas Bell (Mayor of Gloucester) (d.1566), who used the church as his residence, known as "Bell Place", and the monastic buildings as workshops for his cap manufactory. The friary includes a notable fine, scissor-braced, dormitory roof.

Located at 51.8641, -2.24866 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Monasteries in Gloucestershire, History of Gloucester, Buildings and structures in Gloucester, English Heritage sites in Gloucestershire, Grade I listed buildings in Gloucestershire, 1239 establishments in England, 1539 disestablishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century, Dominican monasteries in England

Siege of Gloucester

The Siege of Gloucester was an engagement in the First English Civil War. It took place between 3 August and 5 September 1643, between the defending Parliamentarian garrison of Gloucester and the besieging army of King Charles I. The siege ended with the arrival of a relieving Parliamentarian army under the Earl of Essex. The Royalist forces withdrew, having sustained heavy casualties and had several cannon disabled as a result of sallies made by the defenders.

Located at 51.864, -2.2438 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Battles of the English Civil Wars, 1643 in England, Conflicts in 1643, Gloucester, Military history of Gloucestershire, Sieges involving England

Walham

Walham is an English village, situated north of Gloucester, on the banks of the River Severn, just off the A40 road and Sandhurst Lane, 153 km west of london. A National Grid switching centre, providing power to half a million homes and the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), is situated at Walham. The Walham substation came to national prominence in July 2007, when it was threatened by a major flood.

Located at 51.8789, -2.25056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.587 miles away.
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Villages in Gloucestershire

Gloucester Abbey

Gloucester Abbey was a Benedictine abbey for monks in the city of Gloucester, England. The abbey was founded about 1022 and was dedicated to Saint Peter. It is recorded that the abbey lost about a quarter of its complement of monks in 1377 due to the Black Death. In 1540, the abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII, and became Gloucester Cathedral the following year.

Located at 51.8675, -2.24667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Benedictine monasteries in England, Monasteries in Gloucestershire, 1022 establishments, 1540 disestablishments in England, History of Gloucester, 11th-century establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century

Archdeacon Meadow

Archdeacon Meadow is a cricket ground in Gloucester, England. The land is owned by The King's School. The ground was first used by the Gloucestershire 1st XI in 1993. In 2008, the ground will host a County Championship match against Warwickshire. The ground has hosted 14 first-class matches and 11 List A matches. Game Information: Game Statistics: first-class: Game Statistics: one-day matches:

Located at 51.8704, -2.25175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in Gloucestershire

St Oswald's Priory, Gloucester

St Oswald's Priory was founded by Æthelflæd, daughter of Alfred the Great, and her husband Æthelred, ealdorman of Mercia, in the late 880s or the 890s. St Peter's Abbey had been founded in Gloucester about 679 by Osric, ruler of the Hwicce, and at the end of the ninth century Æthelflæd and Æthelred founded a new minster at a different location in Gloucester, also initially dedicated to St Peter.

Located at 51.8694, -2.2478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Monasteries in Gloucestershire, Augustinian monasteries in England, Grade I listed buildings in Gloucestershire, History of Gloucester, Buildings and structures in Gloucester, Anglo-Saxon Christianity, 9th-century establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 9th century, 1536 disestablishments in England

Greyfriars, Gloucester

Greyfriars, Gloucester, England, was a medieval monastic house founded about 1231. In about 1518 a prominent local family, the Berkeleys of Berkeley Castle, paid for the church to be rebuilt in Perpendicular Gothic style. The rest of the friary complex was later demolished.

Located at 51.8636, -2.24626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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English Heritage sites in Gloucestershire, Monasteries in Gloucestershire, History of Gloucester, Buildings and structures in Gloucester, 1231 establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century, 1538 disestablishments in England

Whitefriars, Gloucester

Whitefriars, also known as White Friers or The College of Carmelites, Gloucester, England, was a Carmelite friary of which nothing now survives. The Friary was outside the north gate of the city and was founded around 1268 or 1269, probably by Queen Eleanor, Sir Thomas Gifford (or Giffard), and Sir Thomas Berkeley. By 1337 there were 31 friars resident.

Located at 51.8655, -2.23978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Monasteries in Gloucestershire, History of Gloucester, Buildings and structures in Gloucester, 1268 establishments, 1260s establishments in England, Christian monasteries established in the 13th century, 1538 disestablishments in England, Carmelite monasteries in England

St Nicholas' Church, Gloucester

St Nicholas' Church, Gloucester, is a redundant Anglican church in Westgate Street in the city of Gloucester, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. Its truncated spire is a landmark in the city centre.

Located at 51.8685, -2.2492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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St Mary de Lode Church

St Mary de Lode Church, Archdeacon Street, Gloucester GL1 2QT, is a Church of England church immediately outside the grounds of Gloucester Cathedral, which is believed to be on the site of the first Christian church in Britain. The church is in the Diocese of Gloucester and Grade I listed by English Heritage. It has also been known as St. Mary Before the Gate of St. Peter, St. Mary Broad Gate and St. Mary De Port.

Located at 51.8685, -2.2492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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St Mary de Crypt Church

St Mary de Crypt Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1, is an Anglican Church, which was first recorded in 1140 as The Church of the Blessed Mary within Southgate. It is in the Diocese of Gloucester and is located adjacent to the ruins of Greyfriars. It has also been known as Christ Church and St. Mary in the South. St Mary de Crypt is a Grade I listed building with English Heritage, reference number 1245611.

Located at 51.8641, -2.2471 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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The New Inn, Gloucester

The New Inn, 16 Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1SF, is a public house, hotel and restaurant that is Grade I listed by English Heritage and is the most complete surviving example of a medieval courtyard inn with galleries in Britain. The announcement of Lady Jane Grey's succession to the British throne was made from the Inn gallery in 1553.

Located at 51.8654, -2.245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Ladybellegate House

Ladybellegate House, 20 Longsmith Street, Gloucester GL1 2HT, is a Grade I listed building with English Heritage, reference number 1245726.

Located at 51.8653, -2.2482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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St Michael's Tower, Gloucester

St Michael's Tower, Gloucester, stands at The Cross, where the four main streets of Gloucester (Northgate, Eastgate, Southgate and Westgate Streets) meet. The Cross is also the highest point in the city. The Tower is on the corner of Eastgate and Southgate Streets and the entrance is in Southgate Street. It was built in 1465 on the site of the previous St Michael the Archangel. It is no longer used for religious ceremonies.

Located at 51.8652, -2.2458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Westgate, Gloucester

The Westgate area of Gloucester is centred on Westgate Street, one of the four main streets of Gloucester and one of the oldest parts of the city.

Located at 51.8668, -2.2489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Streets in England, Areas of Gloucester, Transport in Gloucester, Roads in Gloucestershire

Gloucester Folk Museum

Gloucester Folk Museum is housed in two of the oldest buildings in the City of Gloucester, a Tudor merchant's house and a 17th-century town house. The museum, at 99–103 Westgate Street, is devoted to the social history of Gloucestershire. Bishop Hooper is said to have lodged in the buildings now occupied by the museum the night before he was burned at the stake in front of St Mary de Lode Church in 1555.

Located at 51.8672, -2.2502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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Theatre Royal, Gloucester

The Theatre Royal at Gloucester, at which Charles Dickens once performed, was an important theatre in the history of the city. The theatre was built in 1791 by John Boles Watson in upper Westgate Street. Watson died in 1813, and the theatre was sold to the businessman John Blinkhorn in 1857. Charles Dickens once performed the trial scene from The Pickwick Papers to a capacity audience. At its centenary in 1891, Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry both appeared with members of the Lyceum Company.

Located at 51.866, -2.2469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.586 miles away.
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