Hawling, Gloucestershire

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hawling is a small village in the Cotswolds of England, close to Bourton-on-the-Water and Guiting Power. Cheltenham is about ten miles away. The village has a population of about 80-100 residents.

[edit] Local features

There is a village hall which is available for rental. There is a Church of England church as well as a Methodist Chapel--Hawling Methodist Chapel--in the village.

There is a Manor which dates back from the Elizabethan era and Elizabeth I was rumored to have stayed there. The Manor was the residence of Mrs Dent-Brocklehurst the mother in law and grandmother of Sudeley Castle's current owners. She was the mother of Mark Dent-Brocklehurst. The Manor along with the Rectory, Manor Barn and many more are open every Red cross day for Gardens.

[edit] Inhabitants

Michael Anson and his wife - they are relatives of Queen Elizabeth II through her mother. He was also a pageboy at her wedding to Prince Philip.

Kevin Lomax and his wife Penney - he is the Founder and was Chairman Misys plc, he was also a director of M&S.

Stephen Crowne and his wife Liz - he is Chief Executive of Becta [1], the Government's lead Agency for technology in education and training.


Coordinates: 51°54′N, 1°54′W