Saturday events at the Heritage Hub

2 August, 1-4pm

Under, Over, Through - a focus on road transport

Talk and film show on the day, booking essential at https://www.heritagehub.org.uk/events/

1.15pm – ‘Life in the bus lane’. A social history of
Gloucestershire’s public transport by John Chandler

2.30pm – Vintage transport in Gloucestershire, a film by
Kate Peake

Also on the day: Climb aboard Stagecoach’s heritage bus onsite; discuss current bus routes; learn about sustainable transport, new electric buses coming to
Gloucestershire and meet representatives from Stagecoach West; examine records on buses, cars, roads, vehicle licensing, bridge design, maintenance and opening, route planning and much more, all within collections held at Gloucestershire Archives;  and road transport related dioramas
Refreshments throughout the afternoon, donations welcome.

6 September, 11-4pm

Family History Fair

Talks - booking essential at https://www.heritagehub.org.uk/events/

11.00am - Simon Davies, talking about, and demonstrating, WeAre.xyz, a new platform for storing and sharing family and local history research. A chance to learn about the latest developments!

1.30pm - Dr Janet Few, family, local and community historian, author and current President of the Family History Federation, talking about some of the less well-known sources for family history research. Something new for everyone!

Also on the day: visit the FH Centre to discover how to kickstart your own research, starting from family memories, old photos or memorabilia or to take it a step further and find out more about where (and how) your family lived. Share those brick walls!; get specialist help from members of neighbouring Family History Societies and other heritage groups; ask for advice about preserving your family memorabilia with accredited conservators and other Gloucestershire Archives staff

Have a look behind-the-scenes at Gloucestershire Archives. Tours at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 3pm - no need to book; enjoy a display of some of the ‘Treasures’ held in the Archives

Refreshments throughout the day, donations welcome and secondhand bookstall

4 October, 1-4pm 

Varied and Vibrant - a Year in the Life of the Mayor of Gloucester

See here for more information in due course.

Our on-site events are held at the Heritage Hub, Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester GL1 3DW. Parking is free for 'open' Saturdays and you are also welcome to spend time in our lovely community garden prior to and during each event.  The site opens at 10am, as does the Gloucestershire Family History Resource Centre. And don't forget to check out our 'Secrets Revealed' online talks, details available from the link above.