go around by the side of; skirt. Eilert Ekwall gives the meaning as The COT of Hucel's people. Floods of Summer 2007 During the floods of Summer 2007, Hucclecote escaped the damage on the scale that afflicted other parts of Gloucester. However, on Friday 20 July 2007, a few roads were submerged, which prevented access to many homes, and were blocked off by the Police. During the period, many homes were without water for two weeks, and some were also without electricity. The Dinglewell area was badly affected, with one house receiving 18" of brook water throughout the lower floors. Amenities Hucclecote has many locally owned shops and two pubs; The Royal Oak and The Wagon & Horses, both operated by national chains. There's also the Community Centre Club Bar. National brands such as The Co-operative and Lloyds Pharmacy have branches in the village. There are three schools in Hucclecote: Hillview primary school and Dinglewell Infants and Juniors. In 2018, over 10,000 visitors are expected to the Hucclecote Show, a fayre held in George V playing fields and run by the Hucclecote Community Association. Economy The average household income was £27,040 in 2012. Notable Residents The antiquary Richard Furney lived in Hucclecote. The noted amateur rose grower Conway Jones (1846-1929) lived at Blenheim House. The local solicitor, amateur botanist, poet and bibliophile John Wilton Haines (1875-1960) was a friend of the Dymock poets and his archive includes correspondence with various twentieth century literary figures. Notes External links Areas of Gloucester