A talk by Ian Holt Following the death of King John in October 1216, his 9 year old son, Henry, was crowned in Gloucester Abbey. He is the only English monarch to be crowned outside Westminster Abbey since 1066. Ian's talk examines the events leading to the Coronation and, more intriguingly, questions why Gloucester was […]
This church is an interesting Grade 2 listed 1930s structure designed by Harold Stratton-Davis in a 15th century style. Holy Trinity is situated in Church Road, Longlevens a few minutes drive from the City Centre. It will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday and 1.00pm to 3.00pm on Sunday. This event is one […]
Rose Hewlett will introduce us to Oliver Cromwell's law reformer, William Sheppard, who was born at Whitminster. He became a barrister in 1629 and in 1653 he became Cromwell's "Sergeant at Law" and subsequently Chief Justice in North Wales. An interesting fellow but one few of us have heard about.
During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Hempsted man, John Rowden, took numerous photos of the city prior to the wholesale re-development of central Gloucester. John, a regular attendee at our Gala Club talks, sadly died last year, but very kindly allowed our speaker, Phil Moss, access to his photographic collection, which Phil will share with […]
Tonight's talk, Boil A Mouse In Urine, uncovers some of the strange ways in which children were cared for in the period between Henry VIII and Charles I. If you think some childcare ideas are modern, then you may have to think again! We welcome back this evening's speaker, former Gloucester archaeologist, Malcolm Watkins, to […]
Chris Chatterton visited South Korea, both during his term as Mayor of Gloucester and since, and experienced the tremendous admiration the Koreans have for the exploits of the Gloucestershire Regiment. In 1951, at the Battle of Imjin River, the Glosters were outnumbered, but managed to hold up the North Koreans and their Chinese allies long […]
FREE Tour for holders of Resident card. Part of the Gloucester Residents Weekend. Tickets must be pre-booked from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre. Tel 01452 396572 Meet outside St Michael's Tower.
FREE tour for holders of Resident card. Part of the Gloucester Residents Weekend. Tickets must be pre-booked from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre. Meet at Museum of Gloucester
FREE Tour for holders of Resident card. Part of the Gloucester Residents Weekend. Tickets must be pre-booked from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre. Tel 01452 396572 Meet outside St Michael's Tower.