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  • Collection: Transport, Infrastructure and Services

Electricity was a big new thing in 1938
Information available on coming of domestic electricity to Stroud.The UDC was empowered to supply electricity in 1903 but it was not until c. 1916 that a supply was laid to the town and it was carried out by a private company. The Stroud Electricity…

Daneway Wharf c. 1910. The start of the summit lock chamber can be seen through the arch of the Daneway Basin Bridge and the fact that the barge can be moored there surely shows that navigation of the summit level has ceased. Immediately beyond the canal the Wharf Cottage was the home of the Peart family. Mr Peart was carter for the Sawmill whose buildings are on the opposite side of the road from the cottage. Notice the logs on the Wharf apron ready for the sawmill.

Typical 1950's Single Decker Bus
Outline History of Bus Services to OakridgeStroud's Buses by N.P. Daniels 1923 National Buses No 55 from Stroud to Bisley1924 Service extended to Oakridge1931 The Western National Service No 226 Stroud to Oakridge or Bussage 1946 Late buses for…
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