Gloucester Local History Month - Westgate Characters come alive

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Walk down Westgate Street and find out about all the characters immortalised in the Westgate Street benches. Find out their stories and what makes them stand out.
Children will also have the chance to make free crafts celebrating Gloucester being a Shinning city. Supported by Gloucester BID.

There will also be music from Bygonez and Concertina players celebrating the life of Charles Wheatstone.

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Gloucester Local History Month - Westgate Characters come alive

Type:Free Event

Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2QT
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Season (16 May 2026)
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Saturday11:00 - 15:00

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