Diocese of Gloucester Ebbsfleet, who is licensed as an honorary assistant bishop of the diocese in order to facilitate his work there. There are seven former bishops licensed as honorary assistant bishops in the diocese: Diocese of Gloucester The Diocese of Gloucester is a Church of England diocese based in Gloucester, covering the non-metropolitan county of Gloucestershire. The cathedral is Gloucester Cathedral and the bishop is the Bishop of Gloucester. It is part of the Province of Canterbury. The diocese was founded during the English Reformation on 3 September 1541 from part of the Diocese of Hereford and the Diocese of Worcester. In
The Daffodil Festival (Gloucester, VA) parade, and other contests and events. People from anywhere can come enjoy this two-day event that takes place in Gloucester Courthouse. Approximately 8,000 people attend the festival every year. (Daffodil Festival. (n.d.). Retrieved February 25, 2015, from http://festivalnet.com/16583/Gloucester-Virginia/Festivals/Daffodil-Festival ) The Daffodil Festival was created because of the rich history of the daffodil in Gloucester County, Virginia. The rich history begins in 1651 when Gloucester County was formed from part of York County. The soil was perfect for daffodils and this flower began to grow around the county. Gloucester County earned the title of "Daffodil Capitol of America" in the 1930s