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For Folk Sake: A Sharp Look at Gloucester’s Pin-making Legacy.
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For Folk Sake: A Sharp Look at Gloucester’s Pin-making Legacy.

Have you ever noticed the twisted design of the bollards on Eastgate Street? These humble structures hold a clue to Gloucester's fascinating pin-making past. From thousands of pins discovered under floorboards to tales of a booming 18th-century industry, we’re uncovering the sharp history of a trade that put Gloucester on the map!

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Tradition & Legacy: A Spotlight on George Whitefield
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Tradition & Legacy: A Spotlight on George Whitefield

George Whitefield’s legacy in Gloucester presents an interesting dilemma for modern audiences. He is often held up as one of Gloucester’s most famous sons and celebrated for his great achievements. But, as with most historic figures, there is difficult history mixed in with these achievements which are rarely spoken about and certainly not memorialised…

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