Broadway Museum and Art Gallery

Why does a gemstone look so fantastic? Take a bit of rock, a special bit of rock, and it is possible to turn it into a thing of beauty. This is the art of Faceting. But it's not just art, it takes a blend of chemistry, physics, engineering, perseverance and skill to understand how to [...]

It appeared over a thousand years ago, and then disappeared again- a fully fledged Shire based on Winchcombe! Its fascinating story tells us a great deal about local life in troubled times and casts a long shadow which can still be traced today. Speaker Tim Porter Doors open at 6.30pm Tickets £10 to include a [...]

John's presentation provides an entertaining look at medicine and surgery from the Medieval through to Tudor times taking in 'medical theory' and the 'scientific' diagnoses of illnesses throughout the period, as well as treatments, starting with varied medicines and medical recipes- many of which are from Gloucestershire and held in local collections (Gloucestershire Archives and [...]

Oliver Cromwell- not only does Max Keen try and persuade the audience that Cromwell was a force for good- he has to persuade himself- as an ardent royalist! One of the greatest Englishmen? You decide! Max comes complete with a costume of a Roundhead General. Max enjoys being controversial at times, to stimulate historical thought [...]

Ian Mackintosh is a retired History teacher and a founder member of the Stroudwater Textile Trust. The Trust is always delighted to host groups at its mills. Men Behaving Badly considers how authorities responded to outbreaks of disorder in the time before there were police. Ian will present a number of snapshots of events in [...]

In his talk, Nadim Aslam will look at the development of hip and knee replacement surgery over the last 50 years, and discuss the lessons learned from early experiences. He will also explain how the implants and techniques have evolved and how rehabilitation has improved. Mr Aslam is a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee, Sports Injury and [...]

From Time to Time is made up of two experienced and knowledgeable historical interpreters who have been involved in living history for 25 years, giving talks for most of that time. Their love of music means that singing is always included in their talks. In their talk on a Cotswold Christmas, Winifred and Millicent will show [...]