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Lightmoor Village

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“Second Bournville” spreads community vision

By hrwaldram ⋅ December 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

George and Richard Cadbury set out a clear vision for a cohesive community to base their expanding chocolate factory in, called Bournville, in 1879. Father John Cadbury had set up the business because he saw chocolate as a form of social reform, against the ills of alcohol consumption in increasing poverty. The sons continued the [...]

Bournville inspires new green village

By Your local reporter ⋅ August 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Telford might not look like it has much in common with Bournville, but a new village is being designed based on the pioneering spirit of Bournville itself

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