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 […]
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 […]
Together, we’ll explore the town's women who weren't exactly respectable in the eyes of society - witches, criminals, herbalists, prostitutes, and those who didn't conform to what a well-behaved person should have done. Who were some of Chippenham's disreputable characters? Where was the first executed witch in England based? What did the herbalist do to […]
We chat to bestselling author Amy Jeffs as she takes us on a journey encompassing the mythology of Britain (including tales of Stonehenge and Bath), early modern folk ballads with their themes of witchcraft and the fey, and a smattering of medieval saints’ legends! How do stories, saints and songs provide a window into the […]
Do you like crafts and getting creative? Are you interested in history? If yes, then these are the sessions for you! This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s archive collections in a friendly and informal setting. Embrace the opportunity to handle original […]
This month a representative from F.W. Jones will give a talk on The Funerals of Chippenham’s History. Frederick William Jones began the business as both a funeral director and cabinetmaker in 1930. Since then, the business has progressed through two successive Jones generations, serving the community of Chippenham throughout those years. The F.W. Jones team […]
Do you like crafts and getting creative? Are you interested in history? If yes, then these are the sessions for you! This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s archive collections in a friendly and informal setting. Embrace the opportunity to handle original […]
Mark your calendar for the REME Museum’s annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 - 10 May 2026! This weekend always promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Every year the event gets bigger and better, […]
Want to discover more about Chippenham’s history? Visit the Yelde Hall on select dates from May to September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up! The Yelde Hall is free to enter and will be open from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Opening dates: […]
Our free guided walks are back for 2026! Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team on select Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September for a 40-minute journey through the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
Mark your calendar for the REME Museum’s annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 - 10 May 2026! This weekend always promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Every year the event gets bigger and better, […]
In 1903, the body of an unidentified woman was found in the river near Back Avon Bridge. The man with her was charged with her murder. What happened next, and did justice prevail? Together, we’ll explore a true crime from Chippenham's past, assessing all the evidence collected at the time, and bringing our modern perspective […]
