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1 Gloucester Heritage Open Days 2020 Friday 11 th to Monday 14 th September This is our 25 th year of HOD in Gloucester. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic it may not be our finest year. However, we hope you will be able to enjoy what we do have to offer. A few important points to note: - The History Festival have been unable to produce a brochure this year so what you have in this booklet is the best we can offer for our HOD programme. There will be limited paper copies available so we ask that if you have received this by email you will forward it on to all interested family and friends in order to spread the message. We are endeavouring to follow government guidance on virus protection. Social distancing must be observed and face coverings used inside buildings. Please observe all notices and adopt good practice where displayed. Please take note that all guided walks, talks and some places open to the public will be by pre-booking only. Numbers are limited to 5 on walks, 4 on the SULA lightship and 15 for talks. Where booking is not required there may be restriction to numbers entering at one time. Stewards will advise. Paul Drinkwater Co-ordinator Talks and Events and the HOD team of Maggie Goodchild Venues Emily Knight - Publicity Helena Taylor Guided Walks Jennifer Walker - Music August 2020 Guided Walks All walks are free, but booking is essential. In order to book you will need to send your requests with name and time of walk, names of participants and contact details (telephone number and email address) to:- [email protected] you will then be sent an email to confirm the booking. Please take that with you (paper copy or on mobile) and show to your guide. The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available. = map ref = wheelchair friendly Beatrix Potter C6 Sat 12th Sept 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30. Sun 13 th Sept 13.30 & 14.30 Meet at the Beatrix Potter Museum, 9 College Court Pre-booking required In 1903 Beatrix Potter published one of her most loved tales, The Tailor of Gloucester. It was inspired by a visit she made to the city. This guided walk takes in the places of Gloucester which are closely connected with Beatrix Potter. The walk lasts about 45 mins. Black & White Buildings D6 Sat 12 Sept 11.00 Meet at St Michael’s Tower Pre-booking required A walking tour of 15th Century timber framed buildings in the city centre, pointing out structure, architecture and brief historical background. Are they really black and white? The walk lasts about 1 hour.

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Gloucester Heritage Open Days 2020

Friday 11th to Monday 14th September

This is our 25th year of HOD in Gloucester. Unfortunately, due to the

coronavirus pandemic it may not be our finest year. However, we hope you

will be able to enjoy what we do have to offer.

A few important points to note: -

• The History Festival have been unable to produce a brochure this

year so what you have in this booklet is the best we can offer for our

HOD programme. There will be limited paper copies available so

we ask that if you have received this by email you will forward it on

to all interested family and friends in order to spread the message.

• We are endeavouring to follow government guidance on virus

protection. Social distancing must be observed and face coverings

used inside buildings. Please observe all notices and adopt good

practice where displayed.

• Please take note that all guided walks, talks and some places open to

the public will be by pre-booking only.

• Numbers are limited to 5 on walks, 4 on the SULA lightship and 15

for talks. Where booking is not required there may be restriction to

numbers entering at one time. Stewards will advise.

Paul Drinkwater – Co-ordinator – Talks and Events

and the HOD team of

Maggie Goodchild – Venues

Emily Knight - Publicity

Helena Taylor – Guided Walks

Jennifer Walker - Music

August 2020

Guided Walks

All walks are free, but booking is essential. In order to book you will need

to send your requests with name and time of walk, names of participants

and contact details (telephone number and email address) to:-

[email protected] you will then be sent an email to

confirm the booking. Please take that with you (paper copy or on mobile)

and show to your guide.

The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a

first come first served basis.

If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of

drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are

available.

♦ = map ref = wheelchair friendly

Beatrix Potter ♦ C6

Sat 12th Sept 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30. Sun 13th Sept 13.30 & 14.30

Meet at the Beatrix Potter Museum, 9 College Court

Pre-booking required

In 1903 Beatrix Potter published one of her most loved tales, The Tailor of

Gloucester. It was inspired by a visit she made to the city. This guided walk

takes in the places of Gloucester which are closely connected with Beatrix

Potter. The walk lasts about 45 mins.

Black & White Buildings ♦ D6 Sat 12 Sept 11.00

Meet at St Michael’s Tower

Pre-booking required

A walking tour of 15th Century timber framed buildings in the city centre,

pointing out structure, architecture and brief historical background.

Are they really black and white? The walk lasts about 1 hour.

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Blackfriars Priory ♦ E5 (partial)

Fri 11 & Sat 12th 10.30

Meeting point: Entrance off Ladybellegate Street

Pre- booking required

A chance to explore Britain’s most complete Dominican Priory, owned by

English Heritage and managed by Gloucester City. Most of the 13th century

church remains, including a rare scissor-braced roof. Guided tours last

about 1 hour. Face masks will be required.

Cathedral Precincts Tour ♦ B5 Fri 11th Sept 11.00, Sat 12th Sept 14.00 and Sun 13th Sept 11.00

Meet at Cathedral South Porch

Pre-booking required

A history of the area surrounding the cathedral from the earliest Minster

church up to the most recent developments. Tour lasts 1 hour.

Christian Heritage ♦ D6 Sun 13 Sept 14.00

Meet at The Cross

Pre-Booking Required

There is an old saying 'As sure as God's in Gloucester'. Both Christianity

and Gloucester have 2,000 years of history. This walk traces Gloucester's

rich Christian heritage over those years as reflected in its people, places and

events. The tour lasts about 1½ hours.

Gloucester City ♦ D6 Fri 11 to Mon 14 Sept 10.30, 12.30 & 14.30

Meet at St Michael’s Tower

Pre-booking required

Discover fascinating hidden treasures on a guided walk through the heart of

one of Britain's oldest cities, where history has truly left its mark. The walk

lasts about 1¼ hours.

Gloucester Statues ♦ D6 Sat 12th Sept 10.30 and Sun 13th Sept 11.00

Meet at St Michael’s Tower

Pre-Booking Required

Explore the history of Gloucester through the medium of public statues.

Learn about the people and events that made Gloucester the city it is today.

Historic Docks ♦ G3

Fri 11 to Mon 14th Sept 11.00

& 14.00

Meet outside the Waterways

Museum in Gloucester Docks.

Pre-booking required

Take a guided walk around

Britain’s most inland port. The

walk lasts about 1 hour.

Hillfield Gardens ♦ B10 Sat 12 Sept 10.30 & Sun 13 Sept 14.00

Meet at London Road entrance

Pre-booking required

Take a guided tour of these fine gardens which have many fine trees and are

home to three monuments of historical significance: Scriven's Conduit, the

King's Board and the chancel of the 12th century leper chapel of St Mary

Magdalene. The tour lasts about 1 hour.

Historic Characters ♦ D6 Sat 12 Sept 14.00 & Sun 13 Sept 11.00 & 14.00

Meet at St Michael’s Tower

Pre-booking required

This tour brings alive some of the famous and influential people and

colourful characters who were born in Gloucester. Their fame and

achievements extended far and wide but we remember their local origins.

The walk lasts about 1¼ hours

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Llanthony Secunda Priory ♦ H2 Sat 12 Sept, Sun 13th & Mon 14 Sept 11.00

Meet by the panorama viewing point, near the towpath gate

Pre-booking required

This guided walk explores the priory which was 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 tour lasts about 1

hour.

Monks, Canons & Friars ♦ A5 Sat 12 Sept 11.00 & 14.00 & Sun 13 Sept 11.00

Meet at St Oswald's Priory

Pre-booking required

Discover the Abbey and Priories of Gloucester and learn how the Monks,

Canons and Friars lived and worked. The walk will take about 1 hour.

Richard III ♦ D6 Fri 11th 14.00, Sat 12th 11.00, Sun 13th 11.00, Mon

14th 14.00

Meet at St Michael’s Tower

Pre-booking required

This tour tells of Richard III's important 3 day visit to

Gloucester in 1483, You will hear how he spent his

time here and be shown some of the buildings he would

have seen. The walk lasts about 1hour.

Robert Raikes ♦ D6 Sat 12 Sept 11.00 & Sun 13th Sept 14.00

Meet at St Michaels Tower

Pre-booking required

This walk tells the story of Robert Raikes, newspaper publisher, prison

reformer and promoter of the Sunday School movement and shows some of

the buildings in Gloucester connected with him.

Roman Times ♦ E7 Fri 11 Sept & Sat 12th Sept 10.30

Meet outside Boots, Eastgate St

Pre-booking required

From your guide, hear how the Romans came to Gloucester (Glevum). See

the walls they built. Tread through the Forum (market place) and meet the

Emperor Nerva. The walk lasts about 1 hour.

Saxon ♦ D6

Fri 11 Sept 14.00, Sat 12 Sept 11.00 & Sun 13 Sept 11.30 &14.00

Meet at St Michael’s Tower

Pre-booking required

Discover the traces of Gloucester's Saxon history. Hear the story of

Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians who died in 918 and was buried in

Gloucester, and learn about the role she played in shaping the city.

The walk will last around 1¼ hours.

Siege of Gloucester ♦ D6 Fri 11, Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sept 11.15 & 14.15

Meet at St Michael’s Tower

Pre-booking required

This 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 about 1½ hours.

Gloucester Spa ♦ G6 Fri 11 Sept 14.00, Sun 13 Sept 11.00 & Mon 14th 11.00

Meet outside Christ Church, Brunswick Road

FULLY BOOKED

In the early 1800s, Gloucester had a thriving spa. This guided walk traces

the history of The Spa and takes in some of the fine buildings that it

generated. The walk lasts about 1 hour.

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Talks

These talks by Gloucester Civic Trust tour guides will bring to life some of

the characters and events that have shaped Gloucester’s fascinating 2,000

years of history.

All talks will be held in the Ed Shed, The Folk, Quay St Entrance and must

be pre booked via [email protected] stating talk

name, participants names and contact details (telephone number and

email address) Covid-19 prevention measures will be observed, social distancing and face

masks worn.. Maximum number 15

If there is a high demand for a talk it may be possible to repeat it

immediately following the scheduled talk.

= wheelchair friendly = map ref

Don’t Forget the Divi ! C4 Fri 11th Sept 15.00-16.00

The Ed Shed at The Folk, Westgate St

Pre-booking required

The arrival of

Gloucester’s railway

in the 1850’s brought

with it the co-

operative principles

of the Rochdale

Pioneers. Minette

Lane will tell how the

Co-Op brand spread

from one tiny shop in

Barton to an iconic Gloucester retailer

George Whitefield C4 Fr 11th 19.00-20.00

The Ed Shed at The Folk, Westgate St

Pre-booking required

Gloucester born George Whitefield became a noted Evangelist both in this

country and America in the 18th century. This year celebrates the 250th

anniversary of his death He died at the relatively young age of 55 in

Newburyport, Massachussets. His legacy includes the formation of the

Bethesda orphanage in Georgia, a Trust Fund which led to the development

of the University of Pennsylvainia in Philadelphia and he laid the

foundations of the worldwide Methodist Church. Talk by Paul Drinkwater

Gloucestershire and the Atlantic Slave Trade C4 Sat 12th 11.00-12.00 The Ed Shed at The Folk, Westgate St

Pre-booking required

Gloucester was not involved in the slave trade to the extent that Bristol was.

It has however surprising connections on both sides of the debate in the late

18th Century and early 19th that would lead to Abolition. This talk by Tony

Condor looks at the information now available about the extent of the

influence of the trade on the city and county and some of our well known

characters who were involved.

Charles Wheatstone C4 Sat 12th Sept 15.00-16.00 The Ed Shed at The Folk, Westgate St

Pre-booking required

John Jones, nuclear expert and local guide will talk on Wheatstone and how

he helped bring about the modern world.

Wheatstone was a brilliant man, but quite shy, preferring Florence

Nightingale or Michael Faraday to speak for him. However, his inspiration

of others is perhaps more important than his own inventions.

The talk will last 45mins to an hour.

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A Victorian Walk round Gloucester Docks C4 Sun 13th 15.00-16.00

The Ed Shed at The Folk, Westgate St

Pre-booking required

Entirely illustrated by old photographs this talk by Tony Condor will bring

together stories from behind the scenes. Docks life was busy, visiting

narrow boats came from the Midlands to mix with local Craft. Sailing ships

came up the canal to unload. On the docks gangs of men worked to move

the cargoes into warehouses and the businessmen sold on the grain and

timber. From this mass of people come the stories of every day life, special

events, and the tragedies that life throws up.

River Twyver FULLY BOOKED

C4

Mon 14th Sept 11.00 - 12.00

The Ed Shed at The Folk, Westgate St

Pre-booking required

Of all the water courses that

flow from the Cotswolds

into the River Severn in the

vicinity of Gloucester only

one is called a river. Why is

that so? The River Twyver

has paid an important role in

the development of

Gloucester. Paul

Drinkwater will be telling

the fascinating story of its

history, geography and uses

over nearly 2,000 years.

All the following places to visit have free entrance. If pre-booking is

required you will need to send your requests with name of place and time,

names of participants and contact details (telephone number and email

address) to:-

[email protected] you will then be sent an email to

confirm the booking. Please take that with you and hand in to the steward.

If no need to book then a steward will advise you of how many are allowed

in at a time and what covid-19 precautions are in place. This may include

face covering.

Historic Places

Bearland House ♦ D5

Fri 11 and Mon 14 Sept by guided tours at 11.00, 11.30 & 12.00

Longsmith Street

Pre booking required (state which tour)

Bearland House is an impressive 18th century building with an ornamental

façade, forecourt, and fine wrought iron railings and gates. The interior

boasts a carved wooden staircase and decorated ceilings. It was purchased

by a high county Sheriff in 1764, and the ghost of his daughter is said to

appear at the staircase window.

The Fleece Hotel ♦ D6

Fri 11 to Mon 14 Sept 11.00 – 15.00

Westgate Street

Guided tours every half hour (last tour 14.30)

Pre booking required (state which time slot)

Note: steep and ancient steps making it only suitable for the able

bodied.

A 12th century tunnel vaulted undercroft, which is thought to be the best

example in Europe of a rich merchant's warehouse. Known locally as the

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"Monks Retreat" it was a lively and much loved bar when the Fleece was

last open.

Gloucester Cathedral ♦ B5/6 10.00 – 17.00 Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14, 12.00 – 17.00 Sun 13 Sept

No booking required

Discover 1000 years of history in one of Britain’s greatest buildings.

Formerly the Abbey of St Peter with origins dating from 679AD, the current

building was begun in the 1100s. Visit highlights include the imposing

pillars of the Norman Nave, the beautiful fan vaulted Cloister made famous

around the world by appearing as Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter

films, the elaborate tomb of King Edward II and the magnificent medieval

Great East Window which is the size of a tennis court! Whilst you are here

why not download the free Gloucester Cathedral app which allows you to

explore the building and its stories using your own device, at your own

pace.

Gloucester Furniture Exhibition Centre ♦ F5 Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14 Sept 10.00 to 16.00

Southgate Street

No booking required but limited numbers at any one time

A historic Roman wall inside the store is on public view. The lower level of

the wall is part of a Roman Colonia dating back to 97AD. At street level it

is a medieval building.

Llanthony Secunda Priory ♦ G1 Fri 11 – Mon 14 Sept 11.00 – 15.00

Hempsted Lane

No booking required

Step inside the newly restored listed buildings of Llanthony Secunda Priory.

Founded in 1136, the history of this former Augustinian priory is told

throughout 5 acres of grounds. Marvel at the magnificent medieval timber

roof and late 15th – early 16th century brickwork. A surprising survival of a

monastic precinct at the heart of Gloucester Docks.

Meeks’ Shoe-shop ♦ C6

Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14 Sept 10.00 – 12.00 & 14.00 - 16.00

14 Westgate Street

No booking required

This Elizabethan building has a Georgian façade and on the first floor has a

fine plaster ceiling dating from around 1600.

Discover DeCrypt ♦ D6

St Mary de Crypt Church and the Old Crypt Schoolrooms

Fri 11th to Mon 14 11am – 15.00

Southgate Street

Fully accessible with accessible toilet

No booking required

Explore the newly-refurbished medieval church and Tudor Schoolrooms.

Download our app to discover stories from Gloucester's past: Raikes,

Whitefield, Jemmy Wood and more. Shop, children's activities, exhibitions.

Church tours on Friday & Saturday at 2.00 pm and Sunday at 12 noon. Bell

tower tours for limited numbers.

St Michael's Tower ♦ D6 Fri 11 to Mon 14 Sept 10.30 - 16.00

The Cross, Gloucester

No booking required

St Michael's Bell Tower, now the admin centre of Gloucester Civic Trust,

dates back to 1465. It has interesting heritage displays on the history of the

church that once stood on the site, and 2 heritage bells made in Gloucester

in 1710 by Abraham Rudhall . Refreshments are available.

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St Nicholas's Church ♦ B4 Fri 11 to Mon 14 Sept 11.00 - 15.00

Lower Westgate Street

No booking required

A beautiful, medieval church with many interesting features and

sympathetic Victorian restoration - Walton tomb, leaning tower, sanctuary

knocker, squints, coat of arms. There will be a permanent exhibition of

photographs of Blue Plaques that can be seen around the City.

Holy Trinity Church ♦ B10 ↗

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sept 10.00 - 16.00;

Church Road Longlevens

No booking required

This church is an interesting Grade 2-listed 1930s structure designed by

Harold Stratton-Davis in a 15th century style.

The New Antiques Centre ♦ C6

Tours only on the hour: (with free tea or coffee)

Fri 11 - Mon 14 12.00 to 16.00.

26 Westgate Street

Pre booking required (state which time slot)

Believed 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, in the 19th

century, a lodging for assize

judges. Meet outside on

Westgate Street. Tours last

about an hour.

Cultural Venues

Beatrix Potter Museum ♦ C6

Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14 Sept 10.00 to 16.00

9 College Court

No booking required

In 1903 Beatrix Potter published one of her most loved tales, The Tailor of

Gloucester, inspired by a visit she made to the city. See the building she

based her story on and meet the Tailor, Simpkin the cat and a host of other

characters. In the kitchen there is playing a Peter Rabbit DVD where you

can sit and watch at your leisure.

A guided walk around places of Gloucester connected with Beatrix Potter is

available (See Guided Walks page 1)

Folk of Gloucester) partial ♦ C4 (formerly Gloucester Life Museum Fri 11 & Sat 12 Sept 10.00 - 16.00

99-103 Westgate Street

Free entry

Ground floor, gardens and Victorian Classroom are wheelchair

accessible

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Recently re-opened by Gloucester Civic Trust this large Tudor building

houses many exhibits from Gloucester’s rich heritage. A Victorian

schoolroom can be seen as well as one of the last remaining horse driven

apple mills in the Country. In the same area is an old apple press and these

two pieces of equipment are the essentials for Cider making. Find out about

handmade pin manufacture which from the 16th Century to 19th Century

Gloucester was the Countries major centre with one factory being housed in

this building.

Also on site is a Café and a Tudor Garden should you need a break.

Jet Age Museum ♦ B10 ↗

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sept 13.00 - 16.00

Meteor Business Park, Cheltenham Road East, Staverton – Free

parking

No booking required

The Museum exists to preserve the history of Gloucestershire's contribution

to world aviation. The museum does not charge admission, but donations

towards our running costs and future expansion plans are encouraged.

Our shop and a takeaway café facility will be open, but due to the COVID

19 restrictions in force (at the time of writing), our open cockpits are closed

to the public.

Please check our website www.jetagemuseum.co.uk or social media, for

any up dates.

Museum of Gloucester ♦ E6 Brunswick Road

Fri 11th & Sat 12th Sept 10.00 – 15.00

Please book with the Museum directly

For all details on opening hours, planned activities and booking

information, please see our website and social media or call 01452 396131

• museumofgloucester.co.uk • facebook.com/MuseumofGloucester

• twitter.com/MuseumOfGlos

The Docks

Mariners Church ♦ F3 Fri 11 to Mon 14 Sept 0900-17.00

Gloucester Docks

No booking required

Mariners Church opened in 1849 and became popular with the townspeople

as well as the mariners visiting the port. The Chaplain was responsible for

visiting every ship that arrived. The church features fine stained glass

windows. An active church continues to meet in the building.

Sula Lightship ♦ H2 Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sept 10.00-16.00 (at half hour intervals)

Gloucester Docks

Booking essential via [email protected] stating

names, contact details and visiting time.

LV14 Sula is a privately owned Historic Light vessel, located in Gloucester

Harbour. Constructed in 1958 and in service off the Humber Estuary in the

North Sea until 1985.

An opportunity to look around external areas in a guided walk. Maximum 4

per group. The route includes accessing steep ladders and regrettably is not

suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Children can only attend with a

responsible adult.

Tommi Nielsen’s Dry Docks ♦ F2 Fri 11 to Mon 14 Sept

Gloucester Docks

Viewing from the bridge only

See the original graving (dry) docks now used by Tommi Nielsen’s

traditional shipbuilding and rigging company. This is one of the few

remaining shipyards with the skills to work on traditional wooden vessels.

The workshop is not open to the public.

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Upstairs, Downstairs Antiques ♦ E3 Fri 11th & Mon 14 Sept 10.00 - 16.00, Sat 12 & Sun 13h 10.00 - 17.00

Severn Road

All fresh food and home made cake and scones

The building is over 200 years old. Dating back to 1815 and was originally

used for the manufacture of rope and sails for the tall ships and those

powered by steam. Coffee shop open Thurs - Sun.

Events Bygonz Wandering Minstrels Fri 11th & Sat 12th Sept

Times: various

The Cross and Gate Streets

Look out for Minstrels in traditional dress playing various instruments

which have been part of the popular musical life of this country for

centuries.

Useful Links

Gloucester Civic Trust Website:

https://www.gloucestercivictrust.org/

Gloucester Heritage Open Days Social Media:

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterHODs

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GloucesterHODs

Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/gloucesterhods/

Gloucester Civic Trust Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterCivicTrust

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlosCivicTrust

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloscivictrust/

Blue Plaques Exhibition ♦ B4 Fri 11th to Mon 14th Sept 11.00 – 15.00

St Nicholas Church

Lower Westgate St

No booking required but limited numbers at a time

A display of photos depicting Blue Plaques commemorating important

historic people and places around the city.

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Daily Schedule

Friday 11th

Time Event Page No.

Guided Walks

10.30, 12.30, 14.30 Gloucester City 2

10.30 Roman Times 3

10.30 Blackfriars Tour 2

11.00 Cathedral Precincts 2

11.00, Historic Docks 2

11.15 Siege of Gloucester 3

14.00 Historic Docks 2

14.00 Richard III 3

14.00 Saxon 3

14.00 Gloucester Spa – Fully booked 3

14.15 Siege of Gloucester 3

Talks

15.00 Don’t Forget the Divi ! 4

19.00 George Whitefield 4

Historic Places

10.00 – 12.00 Meek’s Shoe Shop 6

10.00 – 16.00 Furniture Exhibition Centre 6

10.00 – 17.00 Gloucester Cathedral 6

10.30 – 16.00. St Michael’s Tower 6

11.00,11.30,12.00 Bearland House 5

11.00 – 15.00 Discover de Crypt 6

12.00 – 16.00 New Antiques Centre 7

14.00 – 16.00 Meek’s Shoe Shop 6

11.00 – 15.00 The Fleece Hotel 5

11.00 – 15.00 Llanthony Priory 6

11.00 - 15.00 St Nicholas’s Church 7

Saturday 12th Time Event Page No.

Guided Walks

1030, 12.30, 14.30 Gloucester City 2

10.30 Roman Times 3

10.30 Blackfriars Tour 2

10.30 Gloucester Statues 2

10.30 Hillfield Gardens 2

10.30. 11.30, 12.30 Beatrix Potter 1

11.00 Black & White Buildings 1

11.00 Saxon 3

11.00 Historic Docks 2

11.00 Richard III 3

11.00 Robert Raikes 3

11.00 Monks, Canons & Friars 3

11.00 Llanthony Priory 3

11.15 Siege of Gloucester 3

14.00 Cathedral Precincts 2

14.00 Historic Docks 2

14.00 Historic Characters 2

14.00 Monks, Canons & Friars 3

14.15 Siege of Gloucester 3

Talks

11.00 Glos and Slave Trade 4

15.00 Charles Wheatstone 4

Historic Places

10.00 – 12.00 Meek’s Shoe Shop 6

10.00 – 15.00 Museum of Gloucester 8

10.00 – 16.00 Furniture Exhibition Centre 6

10.00 – 16.00 Holy Trinity Church 7

10.00 – 16.00 Folk of Gloucester 7

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10.00 – 16.00 Beatrix Potter Museum 7

10.00-17.00 The Cathedral 6

Friday 11th

Time Event Page No.

Cultural Venues

10.00 – 15.00 Museum of Gloucester 8

10.00 – 1600 Beatrix Potter Museum 7

10.00 – 16.00 Folk of Gloucester 7

The Docks

09.00 – 17.00 Mariners Church 8

10.00 – 16.00 Upstairs, Downstairs 8

Events

Various Bygonz

Saturday 12th Time Event Page No.

10.30 – 16.00 St Michael’s Tower 6

11.00 – 15.00 The Fleece Hotel 5

11.00 – 15.00 Discover de Crypt 6

11.00 – 15.00 Llanthony Priory 6

11.00 – 15.00 St Nicholas 7

12.00 – 16.00 New Antiques Centre 7

13.00 – 16.00 Jet Age Museum 8

14.00 – 16.00 Meek’s Shoe Shop 6

The Docks

09.00 – 17.00 Mariners Church 8

10.00 – 16.00 Sula Lightship 8

10.00 – 17.00 Upstairs, Downstairs 8

Events

Various Bygonz

Exhibition of Gloucester Blue Plaques

When? Everyday Friday 11th to Monday 14th

11.00 – 15.00

Where? St Nicholas Church, Westgate St

A display of photos depicting Blue Plaques

around the city commemorating important historic

people and places

(No pre-booking required but max number of 20 visitors at a time,

observing social distancing and face masks to be worn)

If you can’t get to many events then you may be interested

to know that there are some talks available on the Gloucester

Civic Trust Website on the following link

https://www.gloucestercivictrust.org/heritage-open-days/

In order to keep HOD at a high profile over the weekend we

would like to encourage you to dress in period costume.

Hired costumes at reasonable cost may be obtained from

Cotswold Costumes, Nailsworth. Visits must be booked in

advance on 01453833817

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Sunday 13th

Time Event Page No.

Guided Walks

10.30, 12.30, 14.30 Gloucester City 2

11.00 Gloucester Spa - Fully Booked 2

11.00 Richard III 3

11.00 Historic Characters 2

11.00 Cathedral Precincts 2

11.00 Gloucester Statues 2

11.00 Llanthony Priory 3

11.00 Historic Docks 2

11.00 Monks, Canons and Friars 3

11.15 Siege of Gloucester 3

11.30 Saxon 3

12.00 – 16.00 New Antiques 7

13.30, 14.30 Beatrix Potter 1

14.00 Hillfield Gardens 2

14.00 Christian Heritage 2

14.00 Historic Docks 2

14.00 Historic Characters 2

14.00 Robert Raikes 3

14.00 Saxon 3

14.15 Siege of Gloucester 3

Talks

15.00 Victorian Docks 5

Historic Places

09.00 – 17.00 Mariners Church 8

10.00 – 15.00 Holy Trinity 7

10.00 – 16.00 Sula Lightship 8

10.30 – 16.00 St Michael’s Tower 6

10.00 – 17.00 Upstairs. Downstairs 8

11.00 – 15.00 The Fleece Hotel 5

11.00 – 15.00 Llanthony Priory 6

11.00 – 15.00 Discover de Crypt 6

11.00 – 15.00 St Nicholas Church 7

12.00 – 17.00 Gloucester Cathedral 6

13.00 – 16.00 Jet Age Museum 8

Monday 14th

Time Event Page No.

Guided Walks

10.30, 12.30, 14.30 Gloucester City 2

11.00 Llanthony Priory 3

11.00 Gloucester Spa – Fully Booked 3

11.00 Historic Docks 2

14.00 Historic Docks 2

14.00 Richard III 3

Talks

11.00 River Twyver - Fully Booked 5

Historic Places

10.00 – 12.00 Meek’s Shoe Shop 6

10.00 – 16.00 Furniture Exhibition Centre 6

10.00 - 17.00 Gloucester Cathedral 6

10.30 – 16.00 St Michael’s Tower 6

11.00,11.30,12.00 Bearland House 5

11.00 – 15.00 The Fleece Hotel 5

11.00 - 15.00 Llanthony Priory 6

11.00 – 15.00 Discover de Crypt 6

11.00 – 15.00 St Nicholas Church 7

12.00 – 16.00 New Antiques Centre 7

14.00 – 16.00 Meek’s Shoe Shop 6

Cultural Venues

10.00 – 16.00 Beatrix Potter Museum 7

Docks

09.00 – 17.00 Mariners Church 8

10.00 – 16.00 Upstairs, Downstairs 8