Podsmead

Podsmead is a district of Gloucester approximately one mile from the historic city centre. With the development of Quedgeley and Kingsway Village, Podsmead is becoming absorbed by the city. It is close to the hamlet of Hempsted.

History

Podsmead was largely built during the 20th century. The larger, grander houses similar to those in parts of Tuffley were built in the interwar period whilst immediately after World War II an estate of temporary homes and social housing was built. Some of the temporary housing is still in use today.Podsmead has a large council estate.

Notable Residents

A problem family taken to court after subjecting neighbours to a seven-year campaign of fighting, shouting, swearing and fly tipping insisted today 'we're not that bad' and called their many critics 'petty'.

The Birch family has been given a rare joint anti-social behaviour injunction - similar to an ASBO but aimed at problem housing tenants.

Michael Birch, 68, Jane Beard, 52, and their daughters Trudie, 27, and Ellen, 21, are now on a final warning to behave or face being kicked out of their home in Podsmead, Gloucester.

To avoid further problems Robert Edward, 26, and Jonathan Ward, 25, who are dating the sisters, have also received injunctions banning them from the council flat.

But the family, who are also accused of window smashing and keeping problem pets, maintain they are the victims claim their neighbours are being 'petty'.

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In 1943 the Crypt School moved to its present home in Podsmead.

Coordinates: 51°50′30″N 2°15′20″W / 51.84167°N 2.25556°W / 51.84167; -2.25556

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