Saturday, May 31, 2025
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
Gloucestershire has been the home of and inspiration for numerous authors and storytellers over the years, some well-known others less so. This presentation will look at some of the work of these writers such as Gurney, Harvey, Haines, Moore and Lee as well as others. It will also look at the county’s other literary connections, ranging from weary ways, rabbit holes, pirates, cricket pavilions and even a ring of power.
Speaker: John Putley of the Gloucestershire Heritage Hub
Old Baptist Chapel
Old Baptist Chapel Court, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RZ United Kingdom
Find us by the Abbey in a beautifully restored row of timber framed buildings. The Old Baptist Chapel is located opposite the museum, along a little medieval alleyway.
Car: Take Junction 9 off the M5 and follow the signs to Tewkesbury Abbey.
There are numerous car parks nearby. You may also want to consider a car share.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. There is a bus stop a short walk away for the 42 bus will bring you into Tewkesbury.
Bus: As well as the bus that serves the railway station, there is also a regular service from Cheltenham (41) which stops in the Crescent which is almost next to the museum. There is also a bus service from Gloucester (71) which stops in the town centre, which is a short walk away.