Barton and Tredworth

Barton and Tredworth is an area of Gloucester, England that lies just outside the Eastgate of the city and has a population of 10,953 at the 2011 Census.^[1] Up to 45 different communities live in the area and as many as 70 languages are spoken here.^[2][3]

Richleigh, Barton Street, The former site of Sir Thomas Rich's School

19th Century Public Baths, now a nightclub

Barton and Tredworth is currently involved in a project to record the memories of the people living in the area both past and present.^[4]

Barton is one of the few places in England still to elect a Mock Mayor.

There are few areas with Segregated Bicycle Paths such as Metz Way and Trier Way.

Olympus Theatre, Barton Street. Opened in 1923 as Picturedrome Cinema.

References

1. "Gloucester Ward population 2011". Retrieved 27 October 2015.
2. "Voices of Barton & Tredworth". BBC. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
3. SWNS, Flora Bowen; Jackson, Matt (27 March 2023). "Life on Britain's most diverse street where over 70 languages are spoken". HullLive. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
4. "Barton & Tredworth Community Heritage". Barton & Tredworth Community Heritage. Retrieved 11 August 2020.

External links

• Barton and Tredworth ward at the Gloucestershire County Council website
• home page for 'Hidden Lives' the website for the memories and stories of Barton and Tredworth
• Barton Fayre & the Mock Mayor of Barton.
• Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Tredworth Gloucestershire

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