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Hear from leading voices about the history that shaped Britain at first-ever Tewkesbury History Festival

Hear from leading voices about the history that shaped Britain at first-ever Tewkesbury History Festival

A brand-new festival dedicated to exploring Britain's past joins Gloucestershire's lineup of buzzing cultural events in 2026, with some of the most respected historians around delivering a series of fascinating talks at the inaugural Tewkesbury History Festival.

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Longborough Festival Opera receives rave reviews for first show of the season – with lots more to come

Longborough Festival Opera receives rave reviews for first show of the season – with lots more to come

One of Gloucester's most historic venues closes its doors

One of Gloucester's most historic venues closes its doors

Archaeologists uncover ancient Celtic religious site near Cirencester

Archaeologists uncover ancient Celtic religious site near Cirencester

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Longborough Festival Opera receives rave reviews for first show of the season – with lots more to come

Longborough Festival Opera receives rave reviews for first show of the season – with lots more to come

One of Gloucester's most historic venues closes its doors

One of Gloucester's most historic venues closes its doors

Archaeologists uncover ancient Celtic religious site near Cirencester

Archaeologists uncover ancient Celtic religious site near Cirencester

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Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026 official photo gallery

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Winners of the first Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards revealed

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