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About the Author David Elder has lived in the Cotswolds for 24 years and is a Knowledge & Information Management Specialist and a published poet. He has written several articles and books, including Cheltenham in Antarctica, Down Cheltenham Way, Cheltenham Heritage Walks, and Literary Cheltenham. He is also the Archivist of Cheltenham Camera Club. Product Description This illustrated history portrays one of England's finest cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Gloucester's past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites.The photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a unique collection of over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans and documents covering England's archaeology, architecture, social and local history. Pictures date from the earliest days of photography to the present and cover subjects from Bronze Age burials and medieval churches to cinemas and seaside resorts.Gloucester's history stretches back to the Romans and the foundation of the abbey of St Peter by the Anglo Saxons. In the Middle Ages Gloucester played an important role in the country, becoming a wealthy borough and a centre of royal power. As a port on the River Severn it benefited from the wool trade as well as other industries and this wealth continued in later centuries. Today the city is a fascinating mixture of old and new, with its imposing Cathedral, one of the home of the Three Choirs Festival, redeveloped Docklands area, numerous historical buildings through the centuries and striking modern structures. This book will help you to discover its remarkable history.