Gloucester Civic Trust News

SATURDAY 15 JUNE at 11am, at St Michael’s Tower: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FRED ARCHER – A GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTING HERO Born in 1857, Fred Archer was once the most celebrated jockeys in England. At over 5 foot 8 inches, … Continue reading →

On Saturday 1st June at 11.30 am in St Michael’s Tower Gloucester Civic Trust will be screening some rare film footage. Two films will be shown each lasting about 20 minutes. One film is taken in 1948 and the other film in 1949. Both films … Continue reading →

Monday, 1st April sees the start of our new Civic Trust season: There’s a City Walk on Easter Monday at 11.30 am which leaves from outside St. Michael’s Tower. So if you’re looking to walk off all those Easter eggs … Continue reading →

11am to 1pm, Saturday, 26th January 2013

Saturday 1st June at 11.30: “Longford in Old Film”. The “premier” of a film found in an attic!  The film clips show the Longford area in the late 1940’s.  2 x 15 minute films to be screened at 11.30.  One … Continue reading →

The TOWER TALKS 2013 – all tickets cost £2 and include refreshments, and proceeds go to the Conservation of St Michael’s Tower (all talks start at 11 am). Saturday 20 April: “Prisoner of War Camps and Hostels 1939 – 1945″. … Continue reading →

GLOUCESTER CIVIC TRUST Autumn/Winter public talks – 2012/2013 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 THE Forest of Dean is a place to enjoy the Spring bluebells, a Summer picnic or the Autumn colours – yet it also has a long and rich history. … Continue reading →

Saturday 1st September – 15th September: A photographic exhibition by Peter Wiles in St Michael’s Tower. Free Entry. Thursday 6th September at 10.45 am: “Armchair Tour of Gloucester” at St Michael’s Tower. Take a tour of Gloucester’s fine city whilst sitting in … Continue reading →

GLOUCESTER CIVIC TRUST PRESS RELEASE  DING DONG!! “BELL RINGING” NOW AVAILABLE IN ST MICHAEL’S TOWER  Gloucester Civic Trust is excited to announce that a bell has been reinstalled in the belfry of St Michael’s Tower. Adults and children can now … Continue reading →

AUGUST EVENTS Gloucester Civic Trust has the following events/activities in St Michael’s Tower, on the Cross, Gloucester in August. All events are free for Tower volunteers. Friday 10 August – Saturday 16 August Art Exhibition by David Ochiltree St Michael’s Tower … Continue reading →