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05sepAll DayVirtual EventGloucester DayActivitiesEvent Type :Gloucester Day
Time
September 5 (Saturday)
Location
Gloucester City Centre
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Every year Gloucester History Festival launches with the much loved Gloucester Day, celebrating a proud city steeped in history with a passion for its future. Working in partnership with Alan Mayatt,
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Every year Gloucester History Festival launches with the much loved Gloucester Day, celebrating a proud city steeped in history with a passion for its future.
Working in partnership with Alan Mayatt, the Crier to the Cathedral City and Port of Gloucester, the City will come alive with joyous activities to lift its spirits. With social distanced measures in place, the day’s festivities will include street stalls, re-enactments, talks, tours and marching drums.
At 2pm there will be a one minute Clap for Gloucester. The applause will give thanks to the businesses, key workers and volunteers who have helped the City through the current Covid 19 Pandemic. Councillors will also be visiting local businesses throughout the day to show their gratitude.
To celebrate 200 years since the linkage of Gloucester Sharpness and Stroudwater canals, the finale will take place at the Tommy Nielson Boat Yard and Gloucester Brewery with speeches and toasts to Gloucester’s past and future.
| Time | Location | Activity |
| 9.30 | Gloucester Railway Station | Join Alan Myatt, Richard Graham and Richard Cook for the introduction of the day |
| 10.30 | Kings Quarter | Find out about the Kings Square redevelopment followed by the discovery of Whitefriars Priory |
| 11.00 | St Michaels Tower | Siege of Gloucester Tour Booking required |
| 12.00 | The Folk of Gloucester | Gloster Garrison 1643 present Living History |
| 12.00 | St Michaels Tower | Siege of Gloucester Tour Booking required |
| 13.00 | St Michaels Tower | Siege of Gloucester Tour Booking required |
| 14.00 | City Centre – near the Cross | Clap for Gloucester |
| 15.30 | Gloucester Docks – Tommy Nielson Boat Yard/Gloucester Brewery | Finale to celebrate 200 years since linkage of Gloucester Sharpness and Stroudwater canals |
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05sep7:00 amIllustrated family activity guides Phillippa & Rachael Corcutt Event Type :City Talks
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am
Event Details
A beautifully illustrated series of downloadable and printable activity leaflets and guides encouraging people to engage with the city of Gloucester. Click here to download the booklet
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A beautifully illustrated series of downloadable and printable activity leaflets and guides encouraging people to engage with the city of Gloucester.
Click here to download the booklet
05sep(sep 5)7:00 amMy Gloucester NineA photographic event Event Type :City Talks
Time
5 (Saturday) 7:00 am
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A photographic event and competition Live between 5th – 17th September to receive photographic entries You don’t need to be an archaeologist to excavate Gloucester. A walk around the city reveals a
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A photographic event and competition
Live between 5th – 17th September to receive photographic entries
You don’t need to be an archaeologist to excavate Gloucester.
A walk around the city reveals a tapestry of Medieval stone, Jacobean timber, Neoclassic facades and Brutalist concrete.
Equipped with nothing but a smartphone, everyone is able to capture compositions and textures that celebrate Gloucester’s heritage.
Visit the website: www.mygloucesternine.co.uk
05sep(sep 5)9:00 amIllustrated lockdown diaryKarl Whiteley Event Type :City Talks
Time
5 (Saturday) 9:00 am
Event Details
100 original drawings displayed round the outside of the Museum of Gloucester and Gloucester Library in Brunswick Road, telling the story of one family’s life in lockdown. See if the
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100 original drawings displayed round the outside of the Museum of Gloucester and Gloucester Library in Brunswick Road, telling the story of one family’s life in lockdown. See if the experiences of Karl, Suzie and their young son mirror your lockdown experience. Don’t forget the explore round the back of the buildings too!
05sep12:00 pmThe Folk of GloucesterOpen DayEvent Type :Gloucester Day,Heritage Opening Days
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Event Details
Come and Join us at The Folk of Gloucester on Saturday 5th of September which is Gloucester Day. We are open between 12pm and 4pm and will have the Ground
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Come and Join us at The Folk of Gloucester on Saturday 5th of September which is Gloucester Day.
We are open between 12pm and 4pm and will have the Ground floor of the Folk and the Café and Garden open.
Come and find out about the Building from our Volunteers and Hear some of our plans for its future.
Come and talk to Our Civic Trust guides about the Siege of Gloucester and the sights and sounds this building would have experienced.
We will have a band of Civil War Reenactors set up camp in the Garden for all to see.
Andy Frape, Metal detectorist will be displaying some of his finds from Cannon balls and Musket shots to clay pipes and more throughout the ages found in the Gloucestershire Area.
Face Masks will be mandatory while in the building and social distancing will be observed with a queuing system where necessary.
Time
September 5 (Saturday) 12:00 pm
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Alan Myatt has been delivering Gloucester Day in the town centre for almost 30 years, and it has become a much loved event. This film will capture the impact of
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Alan Myatt has been delivering Gloucester Day in the town centre for almost 30 years, and it has become a much loved event. This film will capture the impact of Coronavirus on everyday life, while following Alan as he attempts to deliver the first ever socially distanced event.
To see a taster of the film click the link below
Full film following soon.
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5 (Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Alney Island
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Throughout the festival. Collect a trail guide and go on a voyage of discovery! Learn about the history and wildlife of Gloucester Docks and
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Throughout the festival.
Collect a trail guide and go on a voyage of discovery!
Learn about the history and wildlife of Gloucester Docks and the Severn on this fun journey to the river.
Members of the public can access the guide and undertake a self-led walk
Guides available to download via QR code from –
Gloucester Waterways Museum, Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, GL1 2EH
Start of walk: Alney Island – 51.861748 Latitude -2.252554 Longitude
Free – no booking required
Family Friendly
The trail is not fully accessible
As a self-led activity people will be responsible for their own safety
Members of the public can access the FREE trail guide here.
05sep2:00 pmClap for GloucesterEvent Type :Gloucester Day
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
The Cross
Gloucester GL1 2AP
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An invitation for people in the City Centre to join in on one minute of applause. Celebrate the City’s long and proud history, give thanks for the businesses, key
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An invitation for people in the City Centre to join in on one minute of applause.
Celebrate the City’s long and proud history, give thanks for the businesses, key workers and volunteers who have helped the City through the current Covid 19 Pandemic, and show confidence in the City’s recovery and its future.
Alan Myatt, Gloucester Town Crier will be leading the applause from The Cross and we will be asking businesses, residents and visitors to join in (in a socially distanced manner). The Mayor of Gloucester Councillor Kate Haigh is keen to acknowledge the sacrifices made to keep Gloucester on the go during difficult times and to celebrate our rich heritage.
Time
September 5 (Saturday) 7:00 pm
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Olivier Jamin gives a unique and engaging response to 2-3 sites across the city in BSL (British Sign Language) with subtitles for hearing audiences.
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Olivier Jamin gives a unique and engaging response to 2-3 sites across the city in BSL (British Sign Language) with subtitles for hearing audiences.
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05sep(sep 5)7:00 pmVirtual EventThe Siege of GloucesterJohn EelesEvent Type :City Talks
Time
September 5 (Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
Bishop Hooper House
99-101 Westgate Street, GL1 2PG
Event Details
The Folk of Gloucester, Bishop Hooper House, 99-101 Westgate Street, GL1 2PG Filmed presentation by John Eeles September 5th and available throughout the festival As the building itself would have been a witness
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The Folk of Gloucester, Bishop Hooper House, 99-101 Westgate Street, GL1 2PG
Filmed presentation by John Eeles
September 5th and available throughout the festival
As the building itself would have been a witness to the events taking place that year in 1643 it is such an appropriate venue! We hope to have several reenactors, including our own Colonel Massey dressed in suitable attire to bring it all to life!
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