Talk by Michael Trott at St Michael's Tower. The story of how an outstanding figure in the musical world, the composer of "Jerusalem" and "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" and other well known pieces, educator and administrator, overcame family tragedy and became a great and universally-loved man. Hubert grew up at Highnam near Gloucester. […]

Talk by Richard Trelfa at St Michael's Tower. An illustrated tour of carvings, gargoyles and statues in the city together with the history behind them. Tickets £3.00 in advance from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street.

A look at the fourth year of the Great War through the eyes of some of the Gloucestershire men who were involved, not only in the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) but also the often overlooked battles of Arras and Cambrai. We also look at the advances in tactics and equipment that allowed these battles […]

Joan Tucker, the author of the Wulfbertie children's books, set in Saxon Gloucester, will present a  'Talk and Walk' at  St Michael's Tower. This is a FREE event for 7-12's and their guardians, and will consist of a short introduction followed by a walk around the city centre to explore our Roman and Saxon heritage.  Duration approximately 90 […]

An illustrated lecture on Gloucestershire's fabulous industrialist with James Rendell. Much of Gloucestershire’s industrial heritage is directly attributable to the skill, ingenuity and inspiration of a gifted man and his son.  So few people are aware of the Martyn family and what they gave to our County. This talk follows the life of Herbert Henry from his early life of poverty, […]

Free Children's Activities at St Michael's Tower based on Gloucestershire wildlife. Suitable for children of all ages. Join in with colouring, crafts (making animal masks), animal stories, competitions, free raffle plus lots more.

Celebrating the end of the Siege of Gloucester during the first English Civil War, this first day of the Gloucester History Festival has a strong community focus with historical re-enactments, parades and lots of fun.   11.00 Mock Mayor of Barton’s Parade This parade is intentionally comical filled with larger than life Gloucester Characters, traditional […]

Fielding and Platt - Tony Conder Tony Conder will talk about one of the city’s greatest engineering firms, Fielding and Platt, which closed in the 1990s. The factory is remembered with pride by thousands of people who worked there. Although known principally for their hydraulic products, they also made a wide range of items noted for […]