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This is the most complete medieval Dominican priory surviving in England. After the friary was dissolved in 1538, the buildings were bought by a prosperous clothmaker called Thomas Bell. He...
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Brunswick Square comes as a surprise. We expect a Georgian square to be built to a uniform pattern, every house wearing the same overcoat. Brunswick Square defied the aesthetic of...
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The residents of the newly-developed Brunswick Square had a church built for them in 1822. It was a plain Classical box built in brick and stucco to a design by...
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This pub’s overhanging upper floor gives away its age. Its sturdy timber frame has seen out the centuries. The core of it was built in the early 1500s. Whether or...
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Visitors cross College Green to the main entrance of Gloucester Cathedral. This part of the green was the last resting place for many of Gloucester’s medieval burghers. Then after the...
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This charming street leads from the busy thoroughfare of Westgate Street into the calm of College Green. Along its west side are the old timber-framed houses shown here, now shops...
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An indoor and outdoor playcentre suitable for toddlers to ten year olds. The indoor adventure zone includes soft play, ball pits and teampolines. The outdoor activities include a giant sandpit,...
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Gloucester was founded in the reign of the Emperor Nerva (96-98 AD). Or so it seems, for the Roman town was named after him: Colonia Nerviana Glevensis. A colonia was...
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Few public houses have a history as long as this one. The present building dates from the 17th century, but there was an inn on this site in 1455. Then...
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A part of the University of Gloucester, this beautiful chapel is a fine piece of religious architecture that has been a feature of the city for centuries. It exudes...
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The beautiful Gloucester Cathedral has been a place of worship for more than 1,300 years. With its stunning architecture, the cloisters are regarded as one of the most beautiful architectural...
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The Victorians had a passion for museums. Gloucester acquired its imposing purpose-built museum in 1900, but the collection it was built to house was started in 1860. Now the museum...
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Discover what life was really like in Gloucester over the last 500 years. On display is local history, home life, crafts, trades and industries. Children should enjoy the toys gallery...
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Gloucester’s original park is close to the city centre. Its acres of green sward are popular for walking, picnicking and children’s play. During Gloucester’s annual summer festival the park hums...
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The Gloucestershire Archives are a fascinating collection of documents that have a history that goes back many hundreds of years. A great deal of the most important events to...
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Here’s the proof that Gloucester flourished in Elizabethan times. This fine town house would have been built for a prosperous merchant, living above his shop. The upper storeys are jettied...
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Ruins are all that remain of the medieval Greyfriars. This Franciscan friary was founded around 1230 by Thomas, lord of Berkeley Castle. The Franciscans were known as Grey Friars from...
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The Guildhall was built in 1890-2 for Gloucester City Council. Architect George H. Hunt did not stint on the civic magnificence. When the building was outgrown by the council a...
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Britain’s most inland port was once thronged with ships unloading their cargoes. Massive Victorian warehouses and a steam crane conjure up those days so well that the docks are often...
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Henry VIII founded King’s School. When he converted the Abbey of St Peter into Gloucester Cathedral, he also replaced the monastic school with a cathedral school. It taught grammar and...
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The Abbey of St Peter was grand enough to have two cloisters. The smaller one gave onto the monastic infirmary. So we can picture it with a herb garden like...
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Why does this English priory have a Welsh name? Because the first Llanthony Priory was founded in Wales by a Norman baron. When the Welsh managed to expel the Norman...
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John Hooper, Bishop of Gloucester, was one of the victims of Queen Mary’s purge of Protestant clergy. It is a harrowing story. Hooper was so convinced a Protestant that Mary...
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At the heart of the historic docks is this waterfront complex of cafés and speciality shops. Its covered courtyard gives access to Phillpotts Warehouse, which now houses the Edinburgh Woollen...
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Immerse yourself in Britain’s canals without getting wet. Hands-on displays illuminate life and work on the waterways. Learn how to drive a barge through a lock and see how canal...
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The world’s first museum dedicated exclusively to art inspired by nature in all forms, styles and media. Spanning 1500 years, the collection has been created by over 600 artists and...
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Gloucestershire County Council has an impressive home. The original building opened in 1816. It was designed by Sir Robert Smirke for the county magistrates. His giant Ionic portico remains. So...
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Sphinxes guard the entrance to this military museum. Why? The sphinx of Egypt is a battle honour won by the Gloucestershire Regiment. Inside is displayed the long and distinguished history...
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This old church lies in the heart of the city. Many generations have worshipped here and left their mark on its fabric. Here you see a tall Tudor east window....
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This is a remarkable survival of a Tudor school building. It was founded by wealthy mercer John Cooke, who was four times Mayor of Gloucester. His widow Joan entrusted...
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This church is a curiosity. Its nave was rebuilt in 1825-6 by James Cooke. He was a local mason, but he chose to support the nave with cast-iron columns. Cast-iron...
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St Mary’s Gate leads from the cathedral close into St Mary’s Square. It was once the great gate of the Abbey of St Peter. Here the poor would cluster, waiting...
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This disused church is usually closed, but its fine 15th-century tower and spire can be admired from the street. And if you peep inside the porch, you find that the...
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All that can be seen today of this monastery is one wall of its church. It has a tale to tell though. The monastery was founded in about 890 by...
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Located at Leyhill Prison, the Totworth Visitor Centre is a popular attraction in the area, offering a range of creative and interactive exhibits. The centre has a craft gallery...
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