December’s Saturday event at the Heritage Hub will focus on Gloucestershire’s industrial heritage and feature two historical talks, a document display, stands from local heritage organisations, and free refreshments throughout the day!
Talks: Book Here
13:15 Fifty Years of Researching the Stroud Valley
Mike Fenton will cover his extensive research into Stroud Valley GWR.
14:30 The Carriage Building
Stephen Limbrick will look into the history of Gloucester Carriage Building.
Also on the day:
- Document display of records on ‘forgotten heritage’ within collections held at Gloucestershire Archives
- Heritage stands from GSIA, Stanway Water Mill, Stroudwater Textile Trust, Mid Glos Engine Preservation Society, the Lightmoor Press, Jet Age Museum and Fielding and Platt Group.
- Industry-related diorama presented by Alan Drewitt of the Gloucestershire Transport History
- Free refreshments throughout the day
- Grinding flour in the mill or stoking fires on the railway? Discover your personal heritage at the Gloucestershire Family History Resource Centre