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Heritage index

Heritage index

This index celebrates fifteen local groups and organisations who work to research, preserve, and promote our local heritage. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list, and there are many other groups across the town and county who also make incredibly important contributions. We invite you to use this resource as a starting point for learning and research, and to explore the many other sources of information it may lead you to.

Charlton Kings Local History Society

Charlton Kings Local History Society

The Charlton Kings Local History Society is a thriving society that exists to encourage and support research into the rich history of our village and its people.

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Cheltenham Borough Council

Cheltenham Borough Council

Delivering local government services across Cheltenham, supporting housing, planning, environmental sustainability initiatives and economic development while preserving the town’s rich Regency heritage, cultural identity and historic environment for residents and visitors.

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Cheltenham Civic Society

Cheltenham Civic Society

Cheltenham Civic Society is a volunteer-run charity that promotes civic pride, heritage stewardship and high-quality design, planning and placemaking, to celebrate and improve Cheltenham’s built environment and public spaces.

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Cheltenham Local History Society

Cheltenham Local History Society

Cheltenham Local History Society aims to explore, record, and celebrate Cheltenham’s heritage. We offer a varied programme of talks and walks and many free online resources.

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Friends of Pittville

Friends of Pittville

Friends of Pittville is a volunteer-led charity whose aim is to improve and protect Pittville's unique environment and heritage for everyone to enjoy.

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Gloucestershire Archaeology

Gloucestershire Archaeology

**GlosArch (Gloucestershire Archaeology)** is a local archaeology society with a mission to widen public knowledge of the fabulous archaeology and history of the county of Gloucestershire.

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Gloucestershire Archives

Gloucestershire Archives

We gather, keep and share historic archive collections relating to Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire – and local and family history resources relating to Gloucestershire.

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Gloucestershire Society for Industrial Archaeology

Gloucestershire Society for Industrial Archaeology

A society formed in 1964 to study and record the history and physical remains of *Gloucestershire* industries.

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Holst Victorian House

Holst Victorian House

Discover Holst Victorian House in Cheltenham - birthplace of **composer Gustav Holst** and a unique window into Victorian life and music.

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Leckhampton Local History Society

Leckhampton Local History Society

We collect, study and publish information about the history of Leckhampton in Gloucestershire, and seek to inspire interest in local history.

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Lives of Colour

Lives of Colour

Lives of Colour is a Gloucestershire based organisation that focuses on elevating the voices of ethnically and culturally diverse communities for equitable futures. Through events training and education, we work towards racial equity.

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Prestbury Local History Society

Prestbury Local History Society

The Society was formed in January 2011 and exists to collect, research and study information concerning the history of Prestbury, and to stimulate public interest in our local history.

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The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum

The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum

The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is a cultural venue showcasing fine art, local history, and decorative arts, featuring diverse exhibitions, educational programs, and collections reflecting Cheltenham’s heritage and creative community.

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University of Gloucestershire Special Collections and Archives

University of Gloucestershire Special Collections and Archives

We hold the historic records of the University of Gloucestershire, predecessor colleges and several special collections relating to Gloucestershire and beyond.

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West Cheltenham Partnership

West Cheltenham Partnership

Working with local people, groups and organisations to connect and empower them to develop healthy, happy and sustainable communities.

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Cheltenham's Heritage

Learn how Cheltenham is protecting, celebrating and promoting the town's rich and diverse heritage: The Making of Cheltenham

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