Westgate Stories

Gloucestershire textiles artists have brought to life your memories of life on the street with these beautiful illustrations.

Download a map here or pick one up from the Cathedral, The Folk or The Cavern. Alternatively just look out for the needle and thread symbols, and explore some of the stories of the street through these fabulous illustrations created by local artists. Each illustration will lead to a QR code so you can find out all about the stories and characters who have populated this amazing street.

These five artists have created specially commissioned artworks on these themes

Barge People – Sarah Snell Pym

Roma Cafe – Tracey Edwards

Pubs – Caroline McCatty

Elvers – Eleanor May

Shops – Jo Teague

See if you can find all five!

Image Credit – Eric the Cat by Caroline McCatty