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Special Collections and Archives
Welcome to the blog for the Special Collections and Archives at the University of Gloucestershire.
Laurie Lee – Poet, Novelist and Screenwriter
We have recently added to our collection on Gloucestershire authors, with research items relating to Laurie Lee, donated by Jane Mack. To make an appointment to view, please contact [email protected]
FREE BOOKS at FCH!
Check out ex-Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society (BGAS) books at FCH. Books from the BGAS library which are not destined for other institutions are now available to browse (and take) at Francis Close Hall campus. All available books are…
Archives return to Francis Close Hall Campus!
Special Collections and Archives are located in the Teaching Centre at FCH, room TC002a Opening times: Monday 1pm-5pm Wednesday 1pm-5pm Friday 11am-5pm To book a visit please email: www.glos.ac.uk/archives
First World War Roll of Honour
Our Roll of Honour documents the 264 people who feature on our two First World War memorial boards. Their profiles are held in the university archives. Please contact [email protected] if you would like more information. 96 names can be found…
Special Collections and Archives – move update!
Looking forward to our new Reading Room in TC002a. Lots of work going on behind the scenes, as the new rooms for the collections and archives are being stripped and rebuilt. Whilst the physical stock can’t be accessed at the…
Progress with the move of Archives to FCH!
Packed up and ready to move Members of the university and frequent visitors to our Special Collections and Archives will be aware that the collection is moving from our Hardwick campus to a much larger space in the Teaching (TC)…
Nearing 200 years of education in Gloucestershire
If you would like to find out more about your university, why not visit our Special Collections and Archives. Our collections are available to consult by appointment Monday 1pm – 5pm, Wednesday 1pm – 5pm and Friday 11am – 5pm.…
Earlier this year, restoration work was completed on the Clock Tower at Francis Close Hall
The Clock Tower is part of the original building at St Paul’s College, a predecessor college to the University of Gloucestershire. The land was donated by Miss Jane Cook in April 1848 and the college was built by Thomas Haines…