Talks & Special Events
Tower Talks 2025
Please join us at St Michael’s Tower for the following Tower Talks.
Saturday June 7th at 11.30 am. MP Price: Our man in Moscow.
A talk by Jim Dillon telling the story of a Gloucester man who befriended Lenin, mixed with Hollywood screenwriters and became an MP.
Saturday July 5th at 11.30 am. A History of Gloucester Rugby.
For a century and a half, a rugby club has stood at the heart of the city, its formation announced in the Gloucester Journal in 1873. Join retired player Ron Etheridge who played for Gloucester RFC from 1969 to 1980, playing 194 1st team games, 12 games for Gloucestershire and 2 Scottish trials. A great opportunity to hear about the history of the great Cherry and Whites.
Tickets for all talks cost £5.00 and are available at St Michael’s Tower either in advance or on the day.
Note: The programme may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
Special Events 2025
Please join us for the following special events
Friday July 25th. 10am – 4 pm. The Tudor barber-surgeon is ready to see you!
The Tudor physician and barber-surgeon has a wealth of cures and treatments, many of which are strange to our modern eyes. This was a time of change and whereas most medicine was still rooted in the ‘four humours’ of Greek and Roman times, some practitioners were moving to a more symptom-driven approach. However, the ‘Old Guard’ still held sway for most medical treatments for most people and so blood-letting, fast surgery and strange potions were still standard practices.
Drop in FREE Entry.
Saturday July 26th. 11 am – 4 pm. Andy Frape and Taynton Detectorists
You might have heard about them on TV but now is your chance to meet the Local Legend that is Andy Frape. Andy will be bringing his impressive finds of Roman Coins, Clay pipes and many other amazing items from over 30 years of scouring the county for interesting finds that can be saved for everyone’s benefit.
Free Entry, Donations welcome.