A 2.5 mile walk round the key spots of Gloucester’s railway history. Start at Blackfriars, walk through the docks to Llanthony Bridge, then via Park Road to Barton Gates, and via Bruton way to the railway station, looking at what remains on site and how it fits into the story. 12 max. Pre-booking required at […]
St Aldates Chambers, 4-6 Russell St (next door to Bowbells) This local display houses a fascinating collection of manufacturing optician’s instruments, tools, spectacle frames ,and opthalmic lenses. Come and learn about their historical links. Tours last one hour. The presentation is on the top floor of this three storey building, regrettably there is no wheelchair […]
A 12th century tunnel vaulted undercroft, which is thought to be the best example in Europe of a rich merchant’s warehouse. Known locally as the “Monks Retreat” it was a lively and much loved bar when the Fleece was last open. This year visitors will also be able to see some of the first floor rooms […]
Classical Georgian church, opened in 1734. Only tower and spire survive from earlier medieval building; the top is now in nearby St Lucy’s Walk. Medieval font. East window installed in 1880 to commemorate centenary of the Sunday School movement. Sir Thomas Rich baptized here in 1601.Brass plate from father’s grave. The Methodist Church now has […]
A beautiful, medieval church with many interesting features and sympathetic Victorian restoration - Walton tomb, leaning tower, sanctuary knocker, squints, coat of arms. The church will host musical events and heritage talks during the Heritage Open Days.
This fine 15th century church is associated with famous Methodist preacher George Whitefield and with Robert Raikes, a founder of the international Sunday School movement. The legendary banker, Jemmy Wood, is buried here. Whitefield and Raikes were both educated in the adjoining Old Crypt Schoolroom. W. E. Henley (who penned the poem ‘Invictus’) is also […]
Historic rooms in Church House, which was the old Deanery for Gloucester Cathedral. One room was used by Richard II for a Parliament in 1378.
Children must be accompanied by an adult A guided walk around Gloucester aimed specifically for children aged 9-12. The walk lasts approximately 1 hour Meet at St Michael’s Tower, The Cross Pre-booking required at Tourist Information Centre or on www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
This guided walk visits some of the places of interest connected with the siege of Gloucester which took place during the English Civil War. The siege was arguably Gloucester’s finest hour when the small garrison of parliamentarians held out against the might of the Royal Army led by the King himself. The walk lasts about […]