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The Folk of Gloucester (2022)

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An exquisite Tudor timber-framed building that was once the Folk Museum. It is now a community space for exhibitions, events & activities. On the grounds there is the Ed Shed: 2 meeting rooms available to book.

Open on selected dates this year for special events while we compile a Heritage Lottery Fund bid to give The Folk the resources it needs to not only survive but thrive.

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Events

Saturday, 2nd May 2026 - Saturday, 23rd May 2026

A black and white photograph of a crowd of people outdoors raising their fists in the air. They are wearing shirts, jackets, flat caps and trilby hatsExhibition - 100 Years of Protests in GloucestershireA free exhibition featuring personal objects, stories and images connected with campaigns from the last 100 years in Gloucestershire
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Thursday, 7th May 2026 - Thursday, 7th May 2026

Gloucester Storytelling-CafeJoin us at Gloucester Storytelling Café on 7th May when Fiona Eadie tells us traditional tales of 'Fate, Faith and Fortune'.
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Friday, 8th May 2026 - Friday, 8th May 2026

Saturday, 9th May 2026 - Saturday, 9th May 2026

Friday, 15th May 2026 - Friday, 15th May 2026

Friday, 22nd May 2026 - Friday, 22nd May 2026

Saturday, 23rd May 2026 - Saturday, 23rd May 2026

Friday, 29th May 2026 - Friday, 29th May 2026

Saturday, 30th May 2026 - Saturday, 30th May 2026

A man in an Edwardian suit and flat cap standing outside an old oak dooTour of The Folk of GloucesterExplore our historic listed buildings with one of our qualified guides and learn about the lives of historical figures connected to 99-103 Westgate Street.
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Saturday, 9th May 2026 - Saturday, 9th May 2026

On the Left, three young men on bass guitar, mandolin and drums and a young woman singing. On the Right, a man with short grey hair singing and playinProtest! - An Evening of SongJoin us for an evening of protest songs from local musicians and songwriters to commemorate 100 years of campaigns since the 1926 General Strike.
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Friday, 15th May 2026 - Friday, 15th May 2026

Three young women holding a fabric banner with colourful lettering sewn onto itFilm screening - Gentle, Angry WomenThree young activists trace the legacy of Greenham Common Women's Peace protest forty years on and discover the alarming reality of British nuclear armament.
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Saturday, 16th May 2026 - Saturday, 16th May 2026

A crowd of young people cheering with their arms in the airFilm screening: White Riot - Rock Against RacismWhite Riot follows the Rock Against Racism movement of the 1970s, revealing both the maliciousness of the rising National Front at the time and the amazing power of music, activism and a real desire for social change at a grassroots level.
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Saturday, 16th May 2026 - Saturday, 16th May 2026

Saturday, 30th May 2026 - Saturday, 30th May 2026

Saturday, 13th June 2026 - Saturday, 13th June 2026

Saturday, 27th June 2026 - Saturday, 27th June 2026

Saturday, 11th July 2026 - Saturday, 11th July 2026

A white china tea cup and saucer with blue patterns on a white tableclothAfternoon Tea at The FolkOn selected Saturdays, our cosy café is offering special afternoon teas with a selection of delicious homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches.
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Saturday, 16th May 2026 - Saturday, 16th May 2026

Saturday, 20th June 2026 - Saturday, 20th June 2026

Saturday, 18th July 2026 - Saturday, 18th July 2026

Saturday, 15th August 2026 - Saturday, 15th August 2026

Saturday, 19th September 2026 - Saturday, 19th September 2026

Saturday, 17th October 2026 - Saturday, 17th October 2026

Saturday, 21st November 2026 - Saturday, 21st November 2026

Saturday, 19th December 2026 - Saturday, 19th December 2026

Saturday, 16th January 2027 - Saturday, 16th January 2027

Saturday, 20th February 2027 - Saturday, 20th February 2027

Denim embroidered with beads and different coloured threadSaturday morning clothes mending cafeOn the third Saturday of every month, bring along a pre-loved item of clothing and learn how to restyle, mend and embellish it in this relaxed drop-in group.
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Saturday, 23rd May 2026 - Saturday, 23rd May 2026

Two young women standing indoors playing acoustic guitars and singing while looking at each otherSound of the Sirens - Live at the FolkSound of the Sirens is the acclaimed singer-songwriter duo from Southwest England, known for their multi-instrumental talents, evocative storytelling, and deeply personal songwriting.
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Tuesday, 26th May 2026 - Tuesday, 26th May 2026

A collage of four photographs of the main speakers: a man in a red jumper with orange glasses and black hair and beard, a man in a black jumper with gProtest: The DebateFrom local streets to the world stage, protest shines a light on injustice, inequality, and the causes that matter most.
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Wednesday, 27th May 2026 - Wednesday, 27th May 2026

Gloucester Local History Month - The Confessions of a Town Crier.Alan Myatt shares his experience as a town crier, toastmaster and themed character actor.
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Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 - Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

A woman with shoulder length dark brown hair singing and playing acoustic guitarSarah McQuaid - Live at the FolkSarah McQuaid's lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality
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Saturday, 6th June 2026 - Saturday, 6th June 2026

A caricature cartoon of a man with dark grey hair playing the accordion with one hand and drinking a glass of beer with anotherBurtobashIn celebration of their joint 70th birthdays, Chris and Robin Burton are hosting a free showcase of local bands and musicians open to all.
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Friday, 19th June 2026 - Friday, 19th June 2026

A photograph of the top floor of The Folk of Gloucester with the stairwell and a large black dog sculptureGhosts and Giggles - Ghost Hunt at The Folk of GloucesterJoin Becki of Ghosts & Giggles and her team for a ghost investigation into our 500-year-old historic buildings on Westgate Street.
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Friday, 4th September 2026 - Friday, 4th September 2026

A black and white photograph of two men with white beards sitting indoors in front of a wood panelled wall.Ian Bruce and Kev Green - Live at the FolkIan Bruce and Kev Green are musical veterans who have come together from two totally different spheres.
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Saturday, 3rd October 2026 - Saturday, 3rd October 2026

A man with glasses and dark grey hair and beard holding an acoustic guitar and a man with windswept light grey hair holding a flute in a street outsidThe Songs of Nick Drake with Keith James & Richie CotterillNick Drake is one of the most revered and loved of all this country's acoustic Singer-Songwriters.
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The Folk of Gloucester

Type:Museum

Bishop Hooper’s House, 99-101 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG

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