Hold onto your fleece, folks! We’re about to take a wild ride through the Cotswolds’ industrial evolution. From woolly wonders to silicon marvels, our region has seen more transformations than a chameleon at a disco.
The Woolly Days:
Once upon a time, the Cotswolds were all about the sheep. Our hills were alive with the sound of baa-ing, and our towns were built on the back of the wool trade. It was like a fluffy gold rush!
The Stone Age (Not That One):
Then came the Cotswold stone. Suddenly, everyone wanted a piece of our golden rock. Our quarrymen were busier than a one-armed paper hanger, and our buildings became the envy of the country4.
The Tech Takeover:
Fast forward to today, and you’ll find more startups in Cirencester than sheep (well, almost). We’ve gone from shearing wool to shearing through data, and our fields are now home to more solar panels than grazing animals.
So next time you’re sipping a flat white while coding on your laptop in a 17th-century Cotswold stone building, take a moment to appreciate the quirky journey that got us here. From sheep to tech, the Cotswolds keep evolving – but always with style!
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