This talk on Edward Elgar is given by Wendy Hill a guide and lecturer at the Elgar Birthplace Museum. The talk is organised by the Gloucester Music Society, prior to a performance of Elgar's great Piano Quintet in the Chapter House of Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday 1st October at 3.00pm. The talk will take place […]
For over 1100 years Gloucester's history has been shaped in no small part by the interest, patronage and occasional displeasure of the reigning monarch. Down the centuries, Kings and Queens of England have come to Gloucester to hold Parliament, equip armies, grant charters, go hunting, be crowned and be buried. This FREE tour will take […]
Wheelchair accessible for almost all of the walk, join Darrel Kirby, author of The Story of Gloucester's Pubs, on a tour of some of the fine historical pubs in the City Centre. The walk takes an hour. Pre-booking is required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Meet at St Michael's Tower at […]
This FREE 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 […]
Come and walk in the footsteps of the Romans at their street level and see the remains of the Roman Eastgate Fort. The Chamber will be open from 10.30am to 12.30am and 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Friday and Saturday No booking required. The Viewing Chamber is situated by Boots in Eastgate Street. This event is […]
The Friends of Hillfield Gardens will open the Chapel of St Mary Magdalene, the remains of a 12th century leper chapel. It contains a stone recumbent figure, which some people believe to be the effigy of St Kyneburgh. Join Reverend Richard Atkins, from BBC Radio Gloucestershire, at 2.00pm on Sunday for a short service in […]
For over 1100 years Gloucester's history has been shaped in no small part by the interest, patronage and occasional displeasure of the reigning monarch. Down the centuries, Kings and Queens of England have come to Gloucester to hold Parliament, equip armies, grant charters, go hunting, be crowned and be buried. This FREE tour will take […]
This FREE tour traces Gloucester's rich Christian heritage as reflected in its people, places and events. The walk lasts an hour and a half. Pre-booking required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Meet at St Michael's Tower at The Cross. This event is one of many which form Gloucester History Festival and […]
In 1903, Beatrix Potter published one of her most loved tales, The Tailor of Gloucester. It was inspired by a visit she made to the city. This FREE guided walk takes in the places in Gloucester which are closely connected with Beatrix Potter. The walk lasts about an hour. Pre-booking is required. Tickets available from […]