Unveiling Gloucester's Hidden Railway History from the Past 200 Years Sunday, April 27, 2025 gloucester railway history exhibition community storytelling heritage celebration underrepresented accessibility A celebration of Gloucester’s 200 years of railway history is underway through an evocative exhibition. Entitled Beyond the Platform, the exhibition is a poignant and informative display shedding light on the profound … Read More
Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend Lineup Revealed Friday, April 25, 2025 gloucester history festival authors historians broadcasters discoveries edward ii viking architecture rococo baroque europe events This weekend’s Gloucester History Festival’s Spring Weekend at Blackfriars Priory promises to reveal new discoveries, theories, and findings about Gloucestershire’s rich and royal past. The event features … Read More
Discovering the Enchanting Castle Combe: The Prettied Village in England Monday, April 21, 2025 cotswolds village england filming movies tv history tourism charm architecture Embark on a journey to one of England’s most enchanting destinations - Castle Combe. Tucked away in the Cotswolds, this idyllic village has garnered widespread acclaim as the “prettiest in England.” Its … Read More
Capital Punishment at Gloucester Prison: A History of Executions for Various Crimes Sunday, April 20, 2025 gloucester prison execution capital punishment murder theft history crimes gallows gloucestershire Sixty-one years have passed since the last executions at Gloucester Prison, marking the end of capital punishment in Britain. The Grim Reaper’s hand reached out to individuals guilty of an array of crimes - from brutal … Read More
Experience the Thrilling Woodchester Park Trail Challenge Saturday, April 12, 2025 woodchester park trust10 trail run cotswolds woodlands lakes history conservation outdoor running The National Trust is introducing a captivating Trust10 10K trail run at Woodchester Park, allowing runners to explore one of the most charming and historically significant areas in the Cotswolds. The inaugural run is … Read More
Uncovering the Fascinating History Beneath Old Debenhams Saturday, April 12, 2025 gloucester skeletons archaeology excavation history debenhams university of gloucestershire urban development st aldate's church roman activity Gloucester’s history has been brought to light with the astonishing discovery of skeletons underneath the old Debenhams building. Cotswold Archaeology, in collaboration with the University of Gloucestershire, uncovered … Read More