An Illustrated Talk by Pauline Stevens The Stroud Hotel, Station Road, Stroud GL5 3AP Friday 10th May 2024 7.30pm to 9.00pm Now reborn as The Stroud, local historian Pauline Stevens will give an illustrated talk on the fascinating history of the hotel. Built to take advantage of railway travellers and[…]
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A talk by Project Manager Peter Richardson Congregational Church Hall, Bedford Street, Stroud November 21st 2023 at 7.30pm If you have ever ventured up Nelson Street any time in the last 18 months—or have been prevented from doing so by road closures—you will be aware of a lot of digging[…]
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We have a new date for our AGM. It will now take place on Saturday 14th October 2023 at 2.30pm, at the George Room in the newly transformed and vibrant Sub Rooms. It will be followed by a new talk from Tim Mars – Coventry: Postwar Phoenix or Peace Crime?[…]
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Two great Badminton Gardens – a visit on Monday 24th July 10.00am – 3.30pm A private visit to the magnificent grade 1 listed gardens at Badminton House (home of the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort), and a visit to Well Cottage (home of the Dowager Duchess) Badminton House gardens were[…]
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Elmore Court – A Historic House Saved from Dereliction Monday 10th July 2.30 – 4.00pm Full details available by clicking here Now fully booked by kind permission of Anselm Guise Elmore Court, down by the River Severn, is a Grade II listed mansion. Originally built between 1564 and 1588, it[…]
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COVENTRY – Poster-child and template for postwar urban renewal A tour of Coventry with Tim Mars, Tuesday 13 June (full details on this link) Coventry’s postwar reconstruction was hailed at the time as an inspiration and a template for other bombed and devastated towns and cities to follow. Pevsner called[…]
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A morning tour of this great mediaeval cathedral with time for lunch at The Loft Café with its views of the magnificent West Front on Saturday 17th December A short distance away is Old Bowlish House, Shepton Mallet – a former substantial clothier’s house remodelled in the 18th century. Our specially arranged festive visit includes an[…]
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Wednesday 19th October 3.30 – 5.00pm at 1st Floor Brimscombe Port Mill, Port Lane, GL5 2QG A special meeting has been arranged for members of the Civic Society to find out more about this major development. You will learn about the initial concept through a presentation by the lead architect and[…]
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Events to look forward to (in 2020)
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