Longhope
Longhope is a town in west Gloucestershire, situated within the Forest of Dean, England, UK. Arthur Bullock, that was born in Longhope in 1899, explained its place as adheres to: The church occupies the most eastern valley in the team of hillsides which lie between the Severn and the Wye. The name implies long valley. It has to do with four miles long, running roughly north to southern, as well as it is divided from the Severn valley by a variety of hills containing May Hill (937 ft), Huntley Hill, Blaisdon Hill and also Notwood Hill.' The town falls in the 'Blaisdon and also Longhope' electoral ward. This ward has Longhope in the north and also Blaisdon as its smaller south neighbour. The total ward population taken at the 2011 census was 1,754. May Hill is a popular site and the ownership of the summit is vested with Longhope Parish Council. Little London is part of the Parish of Longhope as well as is discovered to the north of the village causing the adjoining town of Huntley. Little London obtained its name as several family members from London were left to the safety and security of the countryside during the 2nd World War. After the battle, a variety of the families stayed in Longhope and also the bordering locations.
