Gloucester Local History Month - Festival Day

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Gloucester local history month is Gloucester's contribution to the national local history month organised by the Historical Association.
Through a range of activities and events, this is an opportunity to tell the story of some of Gloucester's most renowned characters. There is also the chance to explore your own family history and discover stories yet to be told.

Discover characters from Gloucester's past and the community groups that help discover and preserve this history.
St Michael's Tower - Hosting pop-ups from Gloucester Civic Trust & the Historical Association
Come along to St Michaels tower and find out more about the mission of Gloucester Civic Trust to preserve Gloucester's Heritage and promote Gloucester's History.
There is also the opportunity to hear more about the Historical Association, and its mission to inspire, enable and encourage people to get involved with history, whether in the classroom, at college, in the library or at home.

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Gloucester Local History Month - Festival Day

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St Michael's Tower, Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2DH
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Opening Times

Season (16 May 2026)
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Saturday10:00 - 16:00

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