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
Easter Delights in Tewkesbury: Trails, Trains, and Chocolate Wednesday, April 9, 2025 easter tewkesbury trails trains chocolate family history events activities springtime As Easter approaches, Tewkesbury Borough is preparing to host an array of exciting events for families from April 12 to April 27. Organized by Tewkesbury Borough Council, the festivities include creative craft workshops, … Read More
A Visit to Westbury-on-Severn: A 'Slice of Holland' in Gloucestershire Saturday, April 5, 2025 gloucestershire village sunday roast gardens national trust history pub day trip forest of dean Discover a picturesque Gloucestershire village referred to as a “small slice of Holland" within the Forest of Dean: Westbury-on-Severn. The village is home to one of the last surviving 17th-century Dutch water gardens in … Read More