the hamlet of Bradbrook lay within the ancient parishes of Painswick (to the north, including Badbrook House) and Stroud (including Badbrook Hall
12 January 1854: A Correct List of the Poll, at the Election of a Knight of the Shire, for the Eastern Division of the County of Gloucester. Avening Polling District: Parish of Avening. Abode: Badbrook House, Stroud: J. G. Ball