The Cotswolds is not only a beautiful place that attracts many visitors, but it also has a wealth of history. Taking a tour of the area with a professional like this Cotswolds guided tours company is a great way to familiarise yourself with the Cotswolds, and if you want to know more about the fascinating history here are some things to look into…
The Civil War – The Cotswolds has a lot of historic sites relating to the civil war between the roundheads and the cavaliers. The headquarters of King Charles were in Oxford, and the parliamentarians had bases in Bristol as well as in Gloucester, so many battles took place in the area, with Tewkesbury seeing a lot of the action.
Ancient Stone Circles – There are many ancient stone circles across the UK and the Cotswolds is no exception. The Rollright stones are probably the most well known and date back thousands of years, as well as being the subject of many local legends.
The Romans – The Romans settled in the area, and you can still see much of this heritage today. From the Roman villa at Chedworth with its amazing mosaics, to the artefacts on display at the Corinium museum in Cirencester, as well as the Roman walls of Gloucester.
The Wool Trade – Rural towns around the UK were important during the Industrial revolution as they were able to provide many of the things needed in the rapidly growing cities around the country. One of these is the town of Stroud, an important producer of wool that was transported to London along the Stroudwater canal.
