Unknown house in Gloucestershire

[Ladkyis]

I have a picture of a house with nothing written on the back. I think - because of the box it came out of - that it might just be a picture of my husband's maternal grandfather's family home in Barnwood. I can't get it onto this message but if anyone wants to take a look could you pm me or just ask here.
Ann

[Suebartlett]

Hi
I live near Barnwood, if you want to send me a pic, I'll have a look
Cheers
Sue
subartlett@btinternet.com

[Ladkyis]

Hi Sue,

I thought I had put the URL for the picture on here but it seems to have disappeared - anyway here it is

http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~gibbonfamily/strangehouse.jpg

Ann

[Suebartlett]

Hi Ann,
The first thing that strikes me is that it is on a Hill! Gloucester and particularly Barnwood is quiet flat. There are houses around in this style, but I am trying to think where there is a hill, and then I may be able to pieve it together.
Other than Barnwood do you have any other areas that could be possible?
Regards
Sue

[Ladkyis]

Ruspidge is the other place, in the Forest. that's where the PAINTER family were I said Barnwood because mother-in-law seemed to think it was the DAVIES side of her family that lived in the house and they lived in Barnwood and Gloucester. I thought at the time that she was guessing - something in the tone of voice - but I went along with it. I have just checked my journal and I did make a note to keep the options open about the location of the house.
Thank you for taking the time to think about this.
Ann

[Suebartlett]

HI Ann
Yes, Ruspidge does seem likely, we lived in CInderford for 4 years (Ruspidge is just down the road), and there are a lot of houses like this.
It drove me mad last night trying to think of where it was , and I kept thinking the only place I know where there are houses like this and hill is the Forest!
Even the coping? stones on the roof, look like those in the forest.
I hope this helps you make a little progress!
Best wishes
Sue