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 area as adheres to: The church occupies the most eastern valley in the team of hillsides which lie between the Severn as well as the Wye. The name suggests lengthy valley. It is about 4 miles long, running approximately north to south, as well as it is separated from the Severn valley by a range of hillsides containing May Hill (937 feet), Huntley Hill, Blaisdon Hill and also Notwood Hill.' The village falls in the 'Blaisdon and Longhope' electoral ward. This ward has Longhope in the north and also Blaisdon as its smaller sized southerly neighbour. The overall ward population taken at the 2011 census was 1,754. May Hill is a famous landmark and also the ownership of the summit is vested with Longhope Church Council. Little London is part of the Church of Longhope and is located to the north of the village resulting in the neighbouring town of Huntley. Little London obtained its name as several households from London were left to the safety of the countryside throughout the 2nd World War. After the battle, a variety of the families remained in Longhope as well as the bordering areas.