Chippenham – Our History
Chippenham - Our History is a year‑long, collaborative celebration of Chippenham’s people, places and stories. Bringing together local heritage organisations, creative...
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History & Heritage
- Chippenham Civic Society - seek to promote civic pride in our town by encouraging an interest in its buildings and notable people. Find out about Chippenham heritage buildings and historical figures on their website.
- Chippenham Library - books and computers with free Ancestry licence access.
- Chippenham Museum - tells the fascinating story of this historic market town from its prehistoric origins to the present day and holds regular events and art exhibitions.
- Lucy Whitfield - Professional genealogist (reasonable rates), social, women's & house historian.
- The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre - based in Chippenham is a focal point for heritage services in the county.
Inspiring young writers through 400 year old biographies and anonymous Victorians – a creative writing project at Chippenham Museum
2026 marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Aubrey: local biographer, archaeologist, scientist and oral historian. This summer,...
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Heritage Open Day on Wilts & Berks Canal
The ambitious restoration of a former waterway on the edge of Chippenham is one of the projects being celebrated during...
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‘Sponsor a slate’ for restoration of Pewsham Locks dry dock
A fun new scheme has been launched to support the rebuilding of a former dry dock next to a restored...
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Work begins on extension of Wilts & Berks Canal
Hardworking volunteers are steadily extending their restoration of a former waterway on the edge of Chippenham. Teams from the Wilts...
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Pewsham Locks Open Days raise almost £1,900 for Wilts & Berks Canal Trust
Popular open days on a former waterway near Chippenham have helped to raise almost £1,900 towards its ongoing restoration. The...
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Open day at Pewsham Locks
The restoration of a former waterway on the edge of Chippenham will be celebrated at a special event this weekend....
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Chippenham Museum – shop, learning resources and more.
Chippenham Museum's Shop is filled with prints, cards, handmade pieces and books by artists, makers and authors from Chippenham and...
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Family and Social History drop-in sessions
Want to know more about your family? Your house? Already carried out some research and would like an expert to...
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Chippenham Museum Hosts International Textile Art Exhibition
Chippenham Museum is hosting international textile project ‘The Covid Chronicle’ from 9 April to 7 May, with an exhibition (free...
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