Buskers.
There is a long and varied history of busking in the city, from an individual violinist
who was so into her playing that she almost fell over in her passion through the
usual guitarists, brass and woodwind players, “The Bucket Band” (their drum was a
plastic bucket and their violinist played Grappelli to rival the man himself). One
of the largest (in every sense -
I am very glad that the city saw fit to allow licensed busking, it adds character
and entertainment to the streets -
There is a Jazz Festival every year.
The Historic Docks
which are undergoing a lots of work, not all of it in keeping with the character of the place. There are two museums in the docks, the British Waterways and Regiments of Gloucester.
The whole area to the south of the docks is in line to be completely rebuilt, if the plans come to fruition it will change the nature of Gloucester greatly.
Friday
Farmers’ Market.
Great meat and veg, good booze, crusty bread, tasty cheese etc, mostly organic.
English, Indian and
Thai food to take away
All you need is a good sized wallet and carry bag!
The mural behind the group is one of many depicting scenes and periods from Gloucester’s long and rich history.
HISTORICAL PAGEANT
Every year there is some kind of historical festival in Gloucester and often an historical group will visit us, Romans, Vikings and Royalists from the Civil War have been known to return to the city .
Almost every aspect of life in the time is demonstrated: clothing, arms, cooking, music, crafts etc.
There may be Medieval Fairs, archery butts, special exhibitions in the museum and so forth.
It’s a pity that there seems to be no Anglo-
There are occasional art shows in the docs.
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