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This museum tells the story of two famous county regiments, the Glorious Glosters and the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars.
The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is located within the historic docks in the city of Gloucester. The museum tells the story of two regiments of the British Army, the Gloucestershire Regiment, including its antecedents the 28th Regiment of Foot and the 61st Regiment of Foot, and the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, both of which recruited heavily from Gloucestershire and Bristol.
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18th-century, a popular tourist attraction, with numerous museums and shops/pubs.
Explore the rich heritage of canals and rivers in this country. Investigate historic craft and explore Llanthony Yard.
formerly The Folk Museum
Situated in characterful buildings on Westgate Street, the Gloucester Folk Museum is home to many exhibits including local crafts and a reconstructed Victorian classroom.
Don't pass up the opportunity to visit the tailor's house from Beatrix Potter's 1903 story "The Tailor of Gloucester". Situated a stone's throw from Gloucester Cathedral down a narrow alleyway.