The Victoria County History of Gloucestershire

The Victoria County History is one of the world's longest-running research projects, exploring England's rich local history.

Eleven Red Book volumes have been published by VCH Gloucestershire. Three volumes are currently in preparation. Work towards one of these volumes, XV (Cheltenham and District) has produced a VCH Short, Cheltenham before the Spa (2018).

Ten volumes are available free, open-access on British History Online(Opens in new window). For full access to all volumes, check your local library catalogue or your local archive. 

Recent publications include Yate, Cheltenham before the Spa and Gloucester Xlll: The Vale of Gloucester and Leadon Valley

For more information about VCH Gloucestershire visit Gloucestershire | Institute of Historical Research (history.ac.uk)

www.victoriacountyhistory.ac.uk/counties/gloucestershire