• Free Family & Social History drop-in sessions

    Recurring
    Chippenham Library

    A new set of dates for completely free family & social history drop-in sessions. I offer anyone the chance to drop in for a chat about anything ancestry or family tree related - I'm a professional genealogist with years of experience. I can suggest where to start, or new places to look, and give fresh […]

    Free
  • Chris Dallimore talk: the life and times of Edward Newall Tuck

    Chippenham Library

    Join local historian, Chris Dallimore, to discover about a notable early 20th century local character. Edward Newall Tuck was a Chippenham town councillor, twice Mayor of Chippenham (1921-22, 1931-32) and long-time headmaster of Chippenham District County School. For tickets and more information contact Chippenham Library on 01249 650536. Find out more about the Chippenham – Our […]

    Free
  • Louise Ryland-Epton talk: Agnes Mylles and the murder by witchcraft of William Bayntun

    Chippenham Library

    In 1563 a witchcraft act was passed by the English parliament. It formed the legal basis for all English witchcraft trials. In early 1564, a baby, William Bayntun died in north Wiltshire, allegedly murdered by witchcraft. Three legal cases followed, and three women were implicated in the murder plot — a local widow, Agnes Mylles […]

    Free
  • Wiltshire Police Community Cyber Drop In

    Chippenham Library

    Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats and scams. Wiltshire Police will be holding a drop-in session at Chippenham Library on Friday 20th February between 11am and 1pm. No need to book.