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  • 1937 Coronation

    1937 Coronation

    Percy Street Tredworth
  • A Polish Lady

    A Polish Lady

    Moving from Poland to Gloucester in 2004
  • A Train Whistle Goodnight

    A Train Whistle Goodnight

    This short story is inspired by recollections of living on Trier Way, near the former All Saints Church, for more than fifty years. There is a large element of creative fiction in the re-telling.
  • Agnieszka

    Agnieszka

    One of the founders of the Polish Support Group speaks about what it was like to move to Barton and Tredworth from Poland
  • Alan Myatt

    Alan Myatt

    Alan talks about the GODS, the Mock Mayor and the joy of entertaining
  • Albert Mansbridge 1876 - 1952

    Albert Mansbridge 1876 - 1952

    Founder of the Workers' Education Association
  • Angela Payne

    Angela Payne

    Written memories of life in Barton Street
  • Ann Williams

    Ann Williams

    The Barton Street tramway and the tragic demise of Ann Williams
  • Back in the Day

    Back in the Day

    Young people researched the history of Barton and Eastgate Streets. What did they find?
  • Barbara Beven and Susan Scrivens

    Barbara Beven and Susan Scrivens

    Barbara reminisces about 100 years in Gloucester with her daughter Sue
  • Barton Fair 1903 and 1904

    Barton Fair 1903 and 1904

    Archival images of the Fair
  • Barton St. around  1955

    Barton St. around 1955

    As I lived in Vicarage Rd, and went to St. James junior school, I frequently went along Barton St on ...
  • Brook Bond Tea Co.

    Brook Bond Tea Co.

    Fancy Dress
  • Can you knife a skeleton?

    Can you knife a skeleton?

    This short story, and related audio, is based on an interview with Valerie George, recalling her experiences as a Brownie and as a Guide.
  • Carlton Green

    Carlton Green

    A journey from Jamaica to Gloucester
  • Coney Hill Girl

    Coney Hill Girl

    Memories of a Coney Hill Girl born in Tredworth
  • Dawn Mitchell

    Dawn Mitchell

    A West Indian family in Stratton Road in the 1960s
  • Don Durston

    Don Durston

    Memories of bygone shops and factories in Barton and Tredworth
  • Gloria Hardwick and Josie Newman

    Gloria Hardwick and Josie Newman

    Fond memories of the Barton and Tredworth area
  • Hatherley Rd School

    Hatherley Rd School

    Hatherley Rd girls July ?1914
  • Hatherley School

    Hatherley School

    Picture of Hatherley School slightly blurred but I believe 1907.  My mother Edith Tranter b. 10th April 1900 is 2nd from ...
  • Hazel Ponter

    Hazel Ponter

    Memories of Tredworth High Street and St James' Church
  • Ivy Smith

    Ivy Smith

    A Tredworth Childhood
  • Jim Slade

    Jim Slade

    A Barton and Tredworth artist whose work has taken him around the world
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