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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GloucesterGloucester - Wikipedia

    Gloucester has a population of around 132,000, including suburban areas. It is a port, linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to the Severn Estuary . Gloucester was founded by the Romans and became an important city and colony in AD 97, under Emperor Nerva as Colonia Glevum Nervensis .

  2. www.familysearch.org › en › wikiGloucestershire Societies • FamilySearch

    Dec 9, 2022 · The Gloucestershire Local History Association includes representatives from many local history societies in the county, the county archives and local studies centres, and meets quarterly to discuss matters relating to local history in Gloucestershire. Gloucester Local History Society.

  3. www.balh.org.uk › societies-azEngland / Gloucestershire Local History Societies

    Avon Local History and Archaeology. Gloucestershire. View Society Profile. BALH Member Society. Barton Hill History Group. Gloucestershire. View Website. bartonhillhistorygroup@gmail.com. Bishopston, Horfield & Ashley Down Local History Society. Gloucestershire. View Website. Bisley Local History Group. Gloucestershire. View Website.

  4. www.historyhit.com › guides › best-historic-sites-in10 of the Best Historic Sites in Gloucestershire | Historical ...

    • Chedworth Roman Villa. Located in a beautiful valley in Cheltenham are the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas ever discovered in Britain. Evidence of the first stone structure at Chedworth Roman villa dates to the 2nd century AD, and consists of three detached buildings of a few rooms each.
    • Berkeley Castle. Located in the town of Berkeley, Gloucestershire, Berkeley Castle is a grade I listed building that dates to the 11th century. Originally a motte-and-bailey castle, it was held by three generations of the Berkeley family.
    • Thornbury Castle. Grade I listed Thornbury Castle is a Tudor castle located in Thornbury. Construction on the castle began in 1511 as an additional residence for the Duke of Buckingham.
    • Gloucester Cathedral. Located in the north of Gloucester near the River Severn, Gloucester Cathedral originated in around 678 AD with the foundation of an abbey, which was later dissolved by King Henry VIII.

  5. www.gloucestercivictrust.org › heritage-open-daysHeritage Open Days - Gloucester Civic Trust

    Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic historic architecture and culture by offering FREE access to properties which are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on three days in September, there’s a chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy FREE access to a wide range of events and ...

  6. www.gloucestercivictrust.org › a-brief-history-ofA brief history of gloucester - Gloucester Civic Trust

    Roman history. Although Gloucester was inhabited by factions of the Dobbuni people it was the Romans who established it as a City (Glevum), building a fortress first at Kingsholm around 49ce before moving to the city centre location around 61ce.

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  8. www.visitgloucester.co.uk › things-to-doGloucestershire Heritage Hub - Heritage/Visitor Centre in ...

    Gloucestershire Heritage Hub is home to Gloucestershire Family History Society, Gloucestershire Archives and Gloucestershire Police Archives. Each onsite partner has its own dedicated experts and free resources to help you explore the history of your family and local heritage.

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