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Historic Gloucester in Lego!

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We are VERY excited to announce Historic Gloucester… in Lego®!
 
As part of the Gloucester Festival of Archaeology 2022.
 
Come down to the Folk of Gloucester 25-31 July to see three massive Lego® reconstructions of Gloucester’s past: medieval Westgate Street, the lost Foreign Bridge, and the mighty Roman Forum.
 
This is a free event but booking is essential. Go to https://bit.ly/3NtyK8F to secure your space.
 
There will also be Lego® on site for you to try and build yourself, as well as a competition with fantastic Lego® prizes. See you there!

Historic Gloucester

 

Historic Gloucester by Phil Moss

This fantastic illustrated guide to the history and buildings of Gloucester is available for sale from the Folk.

You can pick a copy up in the building, when we are open.

Or, send an email to treasurer@thefolkofgloucester.co.uk and we can post one out to you.

Only £10.00 (RRP £12.99)

(p&p is £3.00)

 

Roman Stones Discovered at deCrypt

Gloucester City Archaeologist Andrew Armstrong talks about the important Roman stones found during excavation work in Southgate Street, Gloucester, near St Mary deCrypt Church.

 

Protecting St Oswalds

Gloucester City Conservation Officer Kate Biggs introduces the repair and conservation work currently being done on Aethelflaed’s St Oswald’s Priory. Followed by a detailed talk and demonstration of the works by historic building conservationist Jake Etherton

The River Twyver

Gloucester City Tour Guide Paul Drinkwater talks about the history of the River Twyver.

Conversations @ The Folk

Our events manager Marc chats to re-enactors Robbie Scott (appearing here as Colonel Massey) and Anita Granovska (dressed as a 17th century servant) about their involvement in the Gloucester Civic Trust and why they love the history of the city.

 

Address

Bishop Hooper's House
99-103 Westgate Street
Gloucester GL1 2PG

Gloucester Civic Trust Limited

© 2020 Gloucester Civic Trust Limited
The Folk of Gloucester is run by Gloucester Civic Trust Limited, a company registered in England no. 01078805, charity no. 264719, registered office: Bishop Hooper House, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG