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Cheltenham Local History Society was founded in 1982.

Its aim is to create a participatory, inclusive and friendly environment for members to stimulate their interest in Cheltenham’s heritage and encourage participation in research, events and all the activities of a local history society

 Since 1982, CLHS has gone from strength to strength and now counts over 400 people amongst its membership.

Our Upcoming Events

MEMBER EVENT Cheltenham Local History Society
6th Oct 2026

Talk: A County Goes to War

10:00AM St Luke's Hall, Cheltenham History

Paul Barnett - Gloucestershire's role in D-Day

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MEMBER EVENT Cheltenham Local History Society
21st Oct 2026

Talk: Architectural Follies of Gloucestershire

St Luke's Hall, Cheltenham History

Speaker is Jonathan Holt 

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MEMBER EVENT Cheltenham Local History Society
18th Nov 2026

Talk: Finding the Original Cheltenham Racecourse

St Luke's Hall, Cheltenham History

Speaker: David Jones

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MEMBER EVENT Cheltenham Local History Society
1st Dec 2026

Talk: Down Winterbotham Road

St Luke's Hall, Cheltenham History

Down Winterbotham Road: the enduring legacy of a Cheltenham Family

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