WELCOME TO GLOUCESTER LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The world’s First Sunday School

Gloucester Local History Society  brings together everyone with an interest in the history of Gloucester.  It was formed in 2012 under the chairmanship of Jerry Jenkinson who had previously spent over 20 years researching the history of this fascinating area.  His papers now form the basis of the Society’s archive (available to browse at each meeting).

So, if you too have an interest in your local history please get in touch and help keep the past alive in the present.

All meetings take place in the Dunrossil Centre, Gloucestershire Archives (aka the Heritage Hub), Clarence Row, Gloucester, GL1 3DW, on the first Tuesday of the month (September – May).  The doors open at 6.30pm so that those who want to may partake of inclusive light refreshments and have a chat.  Each talk then begins at 7pm, concluding by 8.15pm.

Ample free parking is available at the archives.  Even if the car park spaces are all taken please park at the far end as there are no other visitors.

Non-members are welcome to attend (admission £3).

Membership £15 from August 2026 onwards

Please contact Caroline Meller, secretary.glhs@gmail.com, for an application form.  

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

2026

Saturday 8th August, 1.30pm – Guided tours of St. Mary de Lode Church followed by St. Nicholas.  Please contact Caroline, the LHS secretary, to book a place.  £12 per person, payable on the day.

Tuesday 1st September – As Sure as God’s in Gloucestershire (pilgrimage), John Putley

Tuesday 6th October – Excavations at Centre Severn, Barnwood, Paolo Guarino

Tuesday 3rd November – The Battle of Imjin River, Len Evans

Tuesday 1st December – Milo of Gloucester, Tina Pentney

2027

Tuesday 5th January – California Calling! Steve Hawksworth, Susan Collier

Tuesday 2nd February – The Gloucester & Berkeley Canal’s 200 year fight to survive, Tony Conder

Tuesday 2nd March – To be confirmed

Tuesday 4th April – To be confirmed

Tuesday 4th May – Tales from the Mayor’s Chair, Lorraine Campbell

CITY EVENTS

During 2026 the LHS has supported various events held in Gloucester.  The final event this year will be

Gloucester Day, Saturday 5th September, Westgate Street

For more information please contact Caroline, the LHS secretary

Local Links

• Gloucestershire Archives
• Friends of Gloucestershire Archives
• Gloucestershire Local History Association
• City Archaeologists
• Quedgeley Community Trust
• Gloucestershire Building Recording Group
• Llanthony Secunda Priory