We preserve the heritage, cultural and corporate memory of Gloucestershire.
We can help you with your researches into local and family history.

Gloucestershire has been inhabited for over 5000 years and successive generations have left remains that give us a glimpse of their lifestyle

Printed material for reference on all aspects of life in the county is held in the Gloucestershire Collection, at Gloucestershire Archives, and the Library Local & Family History Centres. Facilities vary so check individual Centres to see what is available.

Gloucestershire is rich in reminders of her Christian heritage with a wealth of abbeys and churches, large and small, ruined or still in use.

Information and advice on the archaeology and historic environment of Gloucestershire

Although Gloucestershire is usually thought of as a rural county it has a suprisingly rich industrial heritage.

A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 10 - Westbury and Whitstone Hundreds

Gloucestershire has a wide range of museums that will help you catch a flavour of the county's rich heritage

Heritage and History

Whether you are a permanent resident of this enchanting county, or a (very welcome!) visitor to the area, we hope you will find this website a very useful tool in making the most of your time here.

Gloucestershire is rich in reminders of her Christian heritage with a wealth of abbeys and churches, large and small, ruined or still in use.