Blaisdon is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean of Gloucestershire, England, about ten miles west of Gloucester. Its population in 2005 was estimated by Gloucestershire County Council to be 249. The local church is dedicated to St. Michael.
John Dowding of Tanhouse Farm, Blaisdon developed the popular jam-making plum "Blaisdon Red" in the late 19th century.[1]
The Blaisdon Stud Farm was the home of the world's largest shire horse, "Blaisdon Conqueror". His bones are in the British Museum.
Blaisdon Hall, which sits on a hill overlooking the village has an interesting history:
Built in 1876 Used as a seminary and school by the Salesians of Don Bosco from 1935 to 1995. An agricultural college (Hartpury) from 1995 to 1999. A private residence since 1999.
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