On Wednesday 30 June at 7.30, there’s a one off special themed talk on St Kyneburg in St Michael’s Tower. This is quite a topical talk, given the new works taking place around Kimbrose Triangle.
Kimbrose Triangle was named after Kyneburg, but the name has become distorted over the centuries.
Kyneburg met a gruesome death, so the story goes, being thrown down the well just inside the city’s South Gate by the jealous wife of a local baker. They had given her shelter but the wife became jealous and threw Kyneburg down the well.
If you want to find out more about this lady, who she was, her life and her demise then this is a talk not to be missed.
Tickets cost £3.50 - refreshments are included.
Published on June 25th, 2010.Tags: Gloucester, historic city
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New Themed Walks are available with Gloucester Civic Trust.
Walk Leader Hugh Worsnip says, “These walks are great for getting out and about and walking for health and at the same time you learn such a lot about the city you live or work in.”.
(All proceeds go towards the upkeep of St Michael’s Tower)
Bookings are now being taken in St Michael’s Tower for the following walks:
Thursday, 27th May – Llanthony Priory 7.00 pm
This is a unique guided walk around Llanthony Priory with rare access into the Range.
The tour is followed by a BBQ in the grounds of the Priory.
Meet on site. Tickets cost £6 and must be booked in advance.
Thursday 3 June - The Robert Raikes Trail at 7.30 pm with Hugh Worsnip
A fascinating walk following the life and times of the Raikes family – encompassing pin making to prison reform to the education of poor children. The tour finishes at the Robert Raikes Inn.
Tickets cost £3.50. Meet at St Michael’s Tower
Thursday 17 June Gloucester Park and Spa walk 7.30 pm
A gentle stroll around Gloucester Park. Here we discover poetry from Ivor Gurney, memorials for George Whitefield, Robert Raikes and much more! Hear all about the history of Gloucester Spa and how it helped Gloucester prosper. The walk ends up at Christ Church in Brunswick Road. Here you will have the opportunity to see old photos of the area.
Tickets £3.50 Meet at the Robert Raikes Statue in Gloucester Park
Gloucester Civic Trust is a registered charity. The Trust’s tour guides are professionally qualified to national standards of tour guiding. The tour guides give their time freely and are not paid for the services they give to the City.
Published on May 17th, 2010.Tags: gloucester civic trust news
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We’re planning our 2011 events programme for St Michael’s Tower. It may seem a long way away but it soon creeps up on us.
Are there are any community groups or organisations, or even individuals, that may like to have an exhibition in St Michael’s Tower to show case their cause/project?
We’re also looking for local artists/photographers to show their work in St Michael’s Tower. There’s no charge for this, and we’d like to host an exhibition each month for local groups/individuals.
If anyone is interested then please email marilyn.champion@gloucestercivictrust.org or phone St Michael’s Tower on 01452 526955.
Published on May 12th, 2010. Posted in Events | No Comments »
