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 hear instruments, such as pipe and tabor, hurdy-gurdy and bagpipes, which have been part of the popular musical life of this country for centuries, played by musicians wearing the dress of the time. The performance will take place at Blackfriars Priory between Southgate Street and Ladybellegate Street. This event is one of many […]
This FREE walk explores the Priory, founded in 1136., which, by the end of the 15th century was the richest Augustinian house in England, entertaining the Court of Henry VII in 1500 and 1501. The walk takes an hour. Pre-booking required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Meet at the entrance to […]
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 hers. Whitefield and Raikes were both educated in the adjoining Old Crypt Schoolroom. W.E.Henley, who penned the poem, Invictus, is also associated with […]
Come and hear this fine choir whose members are aged between 7 and 20 years old and from schools throughout Gloucester. The performance takes place at St Nicholas Church in Westgate Street and will last 30 to 40 minutes. This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival and Heritage Open Days.
The new home for Gloucester Antiques Centre at 26 Westgate Street also happens to be Britain's finest example of a timber-framed town house. Built in 1560, it was once the hall of the Grocers' Guild, the mansion house of a Mayor of Gloucester and a lodging for Assize Judges. Tours are available on the hour […]
The Waites of Gloucester are modelled on the band of musicians run by the City of Gloucester in the 16th and 17th centuries, playing on recorders, shawms, curtals,psaltery, bagpipes and other historical instruments. They will play a programme of Spanish music from the 1500s and 1600s. The performance will take place at St Nicholas Church […]
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 […]
John Chandler, editor of Victoria County History of Gloucestershire, explores the life and work of John Taylor (1578-1653), who became a well-known celebrity. The talk will take place at St Nicholas Church in Lower Westgate Street and will last about 40 minutes. This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival and Heritage […]