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Tewkesbury Town Hall

Town Hall, High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5AL

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Join us for a special Heritage Open Day event on Saturday, 20th September at Tewkesbury Town Council!

Step inside the historic Council Chamber, home to striking portraits of local politicians, most notably Sir William Codrington, an 18th-century MP for Tewkesbury whose legacy is tied to the transatlantic slave trade. Learn how Tewkesbury’s parliamentary past connects to a wider global narrative, and discover the fascinating lives of the people who shaped the town’s civic identity.
This engaging tour will explore:
🖼️ The art and symbolism of political portraiture
🏛️ The role of Tewkesbury MPs in Britain’s imperial past
📚 How local history fits into national and global contexts
Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about the untold stories behind familiar faces, this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to explore Tewkesbury's rich and complex heritage.

Led by:
John Dixon, Life President of the Tewkesbury Historical Society
John is a passionate member of Tewkesbury Voices : Retain and Explain, a research group studying British Black history.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
11am

Location & directions

Town Hall, High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5AL

Directions:
The Town Hall is next to Lloyds Bank, on the High Street
Contact on day:
John Dixon

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are a few steps leading to the Town Hall and some steep steps up to the Mayor's Parlour and Council Chamber.

Additional information

Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about the untold stories behind familiar faces, this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to explore Tewkesbury's rich and complex heritage. ✨ Free Entry | No Booking Required 🔗 Come and see history in a new light! Please meet in the Court room (outside the toilets) 5 minutes before the event begins.

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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