Welcome to our Summer Programme 2019. We think you will find it especially interesting and varied. Full details and booking forms will follow nearer the date of each event
In September, date to be announced, Tim Mars will be taking us on one of his fascinating tours, this time to Newport. We understand he has uncovered some places of surprising interest in this intriguing town..
About our events diary: We have talks throughout the year, supplemented by visits in summer and a special Christmas event each winter. Many of our visits are to buildings not otherwise open to the public. Note that the default Diary only shows future events – for previous events follow the links lower down the page. If few or no events are listed below it will be because we are finalising the new season’s programme (see notes above).
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Medieval Gloucester – St Mary de Crypt and Llanthony Priory
A visit to St Mary de Crypt Church and to Llanthony Secunda Priory: Many medieval buildings in Gloucester have been given a new lease of life, as a result of an ambitious and far-sighted programme “Achieving Regeneration in the City through Heritage.” A partnership of the City Council and many other groups including Gloucester Civic Trust have carried this forward. The projects have been generously funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Arts Council and other bodies. Full details are here: https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=5788ebe6ae697ef1409e23f56&id=94d9bb90e2 St…
Find out more »King’s Cross, London
A visit to the award-winning redevelopment at King’s Cross, centred around the revitalised Regent’s Canal. With the magnificent Granary Square, it forms what is now one of the largest public spaces in London. It is edged with exciting modern architecture including the amazing flats built within the gasometers. We will have a private guided tour of the site and a chance to sample some of the very exciting new eateries in this area. Timing and booking details to follow.
Find out more »Heritage Open Day at Swinhay House
Swinhay House, Photo by Les Wilson We are very pleased to confirm that once again we have been given permission to hold Heritage Open Day at Swinhay House, Wotton-under-Edge. Details to follow later.
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