Lying together in one of Stroud's five valleys, Nailsworth and
Woodchester provide an interesting contrast with one another. As a
parish, the former is only just over a century old, created from
portions of Avening, Horsley and Minchinhampton, while Woodchester has
pre-Conquest roots and is the site of the great Roman villa, with its
celebrated Orpheus Mosaic. Both parishes possess many fine buildings and
are home to thriving, vibrant communities. Using period and modern
photographs, this book aims to highlight changes in Nailsworth and
Woodchester over the last century or so. Matching images invite the
reader to compare how landscape, architecture and street scenes have
altered and to enjoy fascinating glimpses of Victorian and Edwardian
people going about their daily lives.