Supporting the Archives in more ways than one

There are two main ways that FoGA can support the work of Gloucestershire Archives, and in the last few months we have been able to do both!

In 2023 an unexpected contribution was generously made to The Friends by Lanes Health. This Gloucestershire born, family run company is still based in the county and the Gilbert Lane Trust supports charities throughout England and Wales, with special emphasis on Gloucestershire and Lincolnshire (the founder’s home county).

The Friends put this donation towards refurbishing some of the book supports in the research room.

Clive Andrews, Chair of FoGA unboxed and presented this large Clarkson book support system, and it’s shown here supporting HO23/70/7, a case book (female), 1892-1904 from Coney Hill hospital. 

We were also able to support Gloucestershire Archives by purchasing at auction a lot of  miscellaneous deeds relating to Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. These have been processed and are available in the catalogue at https://catalogue.gloucestershire.gov.uk/records/D16762.

To find out more about becoming a member of FoGA and supporting Gloucestershire Archives, please have a look at our website - https://www.foga.online/