Blockley bears some resemblance
to the villages of the Stroud valley but the stone much more golden
in colour. During the eighteenth century when the wool industry was
in decline Blockley turned to silk production. By 1884 six silk mills
powered by the fast-flowing Blockley brook provided work for about
600 people preparing silk for ribbon-making factories in Coventry.
This small centre of industry began to decline after 1860 when
the levy on imported silk was imposed.
The village of Blockley
is a unique collection of buildings reflecting it's past glory
of mills and silk production and is quite different in character
to other north Cotswolds villages.
Blockley is now a very peaceful charming village with its mill stream winding its way through the bottom of the valley. With many very enjoyable walks leading from the village and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Blockley has much to offer the holidaymaker. Its attractive village green overlooks the popular Bowling Green and beautiful Norman Church and is a pleasant place to enjoy a picnic on sunny days.
Blockley turned to silk production. By 1884 six silk mills
powered by the fast-flowing Blockley brook provided work for about
600 people preparing silk for ribbon-making factories in Coventry.
