Do you remember having to ‘make do and mend’? Come along and enjoy sharing your memories with others, plus find out more about how people were ‘going green’ in the post-war years. You will be warmly welcomed by Julie Davis, the session lead and Local Studies Librarian at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre. Places […]
We would like to invite local Ukrainian families and their hosts to an open evening at Chippenham Museum. During the evening you will be able to explore the museum and discover the history of Chippenham and the surrounding area. It will be an opportunity to meet new people and share stories. There will also be […]
Join best-selling author and journalist Keith Stuart as he talks about the process of research for a novelist. Covering both historic and contemporary periods, including fascinating research on wartime Bath, this talk is sure to interest anyone who has ever wondered how a novel is written.
Join us for our annual family friendly celebration of all things Saxon! Learn about life during the Anglo-Saxon period as it is brought to life with the help of some inspiring re-enactors. Discover Chippenham’s Royal connections and its role in the events of 878AD. Free, drop in 10.30am-3.30pm All ages welcome
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite. Artists from the museum’s Modern and Contemporary Art collection will be talking about their work, providing insights into their inspiration and practice. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions with the audience encouraged to join […]
Everyone is welcome to join us for the theatrical performance of "Return to the hiding place", the story of Corrie Ten Boom. Doors open at 6:45 and only £7 per ticket! A reimagining of Corrie Ten Boom's biographical tale of forgiveness and reconciliation in the shadows of WW2. The family bravely hide Jews in their […]
Join us at the REME Museum for our annual re-enactment and living history event "Wartime Britain" over the weekend of 11 - 12 May 2024! Come along for an amazing weekend exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Featuring: WW2-era vehicles from the Museum’s Reserve Collection […]
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
Our Oral History training is taking place at The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre on Monday 20 May, 10am to 1pm. We will have the opportunity to tour the county archives to see where the full recordings will be stored. We will learn about how to carry out and record a good oral history interview […]
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
Join Julie Davis from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre for a talk about Wiltshire Folklore.
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
