Celebrating the rich history and life around canals, Chippenham Folk Festival presents a morning exploring canals. Join Dave Maloney, volunteer from the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, sharing wonderful stories […]
Dearest Gentle Reader… You are cordially invited to Harriet Willes' Ball. Miss Harriet Willes invites you to attend an afternoon of her favourite dances, as documented in her own hand. […]
Join us this May Half Term for free creative activities inspired by Local History Month! Our creative activities can also be enjoyed in a quieter session before the museum opens, […]
Join us this May Half Term for free creative activities inspired by Local History Month! Our creative activities can also be enjoyed in a quieter session before the museum opens, […]
Uncover the secrets of your town! Join us at the Town Hall for a special day of discovery, brought to you as part of the ‘Chippenham - Our History’ project, […]
Chippenham Museum presents Our History Day at the Town Hall A Journey from the town’s Prehistory to its Future Plans Uncover the secrets of your town! Join us at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
