Although established in part of St Oswald's Priory in 1540, the current church building is only 100 years old. A Prayer Station will be available. Routine church activities will be taking place during opening hours. Light refreshements will be available all day on Saturday. Rehearsal for Sunday worship may be taking place at the end […]
The Guildhall was constructed in 1892, designed by George Hunt. Built on the site formerly occupied by the Blue Coat School founded by Sir Thomas Rich. It contains a thriving venue with cafe, cinema and concert hall. Tours of the building are available on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. The Guildhall is situated in Eastgate […]
The house was built in 1740 for Richard Chandler, a Gloucester woolstapler, and remained in the Chandler family until 1876. It then became a school for young ladies and in 1883 the home of Gloucester Conservative Club. Light refreshments, tea and coffee will be available and the bar will be open No booking required. Constitution […]
Take a FREE walk with a Gloucester Civic Trust guide and hear how the Romans came to Gloucester (Glevum). See the walls they built. Tread through the Forum (market place) and meet the Emperor Nerva. Discover mosaics, pottery, Roman weapons and much more in the Museum. The walk lasts about an hour. Pre-booking required. Tickets […]
Gloucester was an important centre of religion in medieval times. This FREE walk describes the history of the churches that remain from that time. The walk takes an hour. Pre-booking required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Meet at St Oswald's Priory in Archdeacon Street. This event is one of many which […]
The Carriage Building was constructed in 1894 by the Gloucester Carriage and Wagon Works as a showroom for horse-draw carriages. After laying empty and neglected for many years, it has been wonderfully restored as the office of Roberts Limbrick, the Gloucester born and bred partnership of about 80 architects. Come and hear a short talk […]
Year in, year out, the seasons delight us with their sights and sounds. English poetry, an essential part of our heritage, captures these sensations for us. Ian McKay will lead this poetry event with help from Jenny Williams. Both Ian and Jenny are members of Gloucester Civic Trust and will read some of their favourite […]
Come and walk in the footstephs 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 […]
St Michael's Bell Tower, situated at The Cross, is now the home of Gloucester Civic Trust.. It dates back to 1465 and here you will find interesting heritage displays on the history of the church which once stood on the site and you can view close up and test out the sound of two heritage […]