The Cinderford Town Council Archive

28/01/2026

Cinderford RFC
1955 was an important year in the club's history. It was when the club purchased the Dockham Road ground. They had played there prior to WW2 when it was known as "The Rec". After the war they reformed as Cinderford White Rose and played their games mainly at the Cinderford Bridge ground with their headquarters being at the White Hart hotel.
Below are a series of newspaper cuttings that follow the purchase.

12/12/2025

Christmas shopping in Cinderford & surrounding area 100 years ago.

02/12/2025

East Dean Grammar School.

Thank-you to the Oak Leaves Association for leaving their archive with us for safe keeping. The photo shows just a small amount of the items we now have here at the archive. Available for viewing, just send us a message.

23/11/2025

First stages in demolition work
to clear the ground at the top of The Triangle, Cinderford, to make room for new shops.
The shop and house where the demolition gang has been at work belonged to the late Mr. F. C. Wilkins, the well known confectioner, and his family.

20/09/2025

Drybrook Hole 1991.

18/09/2025

Blast from the past 🔑⛽️⛽️

17/09/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended our Heritage Open Days event on Saturday it was brilliant. Thanks also for the donations we received.
Remember Rosedales?

11/09/2025

Looking forward to Saturday.

Heritage Open Day – Saturday 13th September

Looking for something fun, free, and full of local history?
Come along to see the transformation of the The Wesley - Forest of Dean Community and Arts Centre in Belle Vue Road to see the recent renovations of the Wesley church and stage area. Tours of The Wesley will take place at 1130 and 1230.

At St Annals House (10am to 4pm) in Belle Vue Road will be the location for the Memorabilia Day.

At Rheola House (10am to 4pm) in Belle Vue Road the archive which includes the Forest of Dean newspapers from 1874 will be open.

No booking required, but places are limited.

📅 When: Saturday 13th September
💷 FREE!

A great opportunity to explore Cinderford's heritage.

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/transforming-the-wesley-church-cinderford-into-the-wesley-forest-of-dean-community-and-arts-centre-tour.html

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/cinderford-memorabilia-archive-open-day.html