Reminder: Afternoon Walk: Dursley Sunday 7 September 2025

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Ray Wilson

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Sep 1, 2025, 3:55:29 AM9/1/25

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Sunday 7 September 2025
Afternoon Walk: Dursley

A slow amble around Dursley’s streets in the company of GSIA Member, Andy Barton, with frequent stops to look at and talk about some of the town’s places of interest with a focus on their heritage.

Dursley’s early wealth came from the wool trade and there are still reminders of this industry which we’ll explore during the walk. Following a period of decline the town’s fortunes turned in the mid-19^th century and the rise of engineering companies such as R.A. Lister & Co., and later Mawdsley’s, brought significant employment to the area. Smaller concerns also came long – bicycle, carpet and industrial belt manufacturing, together with newspaper printing, provided variety, and also helped to accelerate development of the town’s water, electricity and gas supply infrastructure.

The growth of industry prompted big social changes as people came to find work, and also enabled improvements in services, retail and entertainment sectors which were needed to support the increasing population so these aspects will also be part of the tour.

Details: Meet after 1-45pm for a prompt start at 2pm at the Dursley Heritage Centre, Castle St, GL11 4BS opposite the Market House in the centre of town, OS map coordinates: ST 7562 9816,
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Car parking https://www.dursleytowncouncil.gov.uk/parking and street parking.

Duration 2-3 hours, mostly on pavements and streets, but there will be some steeper gradients, steps and uneven ground.

Andy has kindly agreed to open the Dursley Heritage Centre at 1.30pm, so come early and take advantage of the opportunity to take a look at this fascinating collection which includes local industries.