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Queen and Country – an exhibition at Chippenham Museum for the Jubilee

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

This summer the country celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee as she becomes the first British monarch to spend 70 years on the throne. This year also marks the 380th anniversary of the start of the English Civil War. Pitting the monarchy against parliament, the civil war divided the entire country and ended with the […]

Free
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FREE Family & Social History drop-in sessions

The Old Road Tavern

Want to know more about your family? Your house? Already carried out some research and would like an expert to check it over? Do you need advice on how to go further? How can you discover all those amazing additional resources that you don’t even know about yet? It doesn’t even matter if your family […]

Free

Wiltshire Folklore

Chippenham Library

Julie Davis takes a fascinating look at the development and evolution of Wiltshire folklore, with examples of Wiltshire myths, tales and remedies at Chippenham Library on Friday 27 May. Numbers are limited. Book by telephone - 01249 705500 or email - archives@wiltshire.gov.uk. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre have a host of local experts sharing some […]

£3

Vintage market

An opportunity to browse vintage clothing, music, jewellery and more in the beautiful setting of Chippenham’s medieval Yelde Hall.

Free

Wiltshire’s Woodland Biography: a new Ancient Woodland Inventory

Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham

A talk with Euan Mckenzie (Ancient Woodland Inventory Officer at Wiltshire & Swindon Biological Record Centre) The Ancient Woodland Inventory maps woodlands which are at least 400 years old. These irreplaceable habitats have been shaped by centuries of use for fuel and building materials, but many are now under-managed or threatened from development. As part […]

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Battle of Chippenham Re-enactment

The English Civil War returns to Chippenham as the Town plays host to the English Civil War Society and the town is returned to the dramatic Summer of 1643 when the Civil War raged across Wiltshire and the West Country. Each afternoon there will be intense conflict as the Royalist and Roundhead Armies clash in […]

Free

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Heritage Open Day 2022: Hidden on the High Street

The Neeld

Join our free guided tour to explore areas of the historical Neeld and Town Hall which are usually off-limits. Learn about our fascinating history and find out more about our exciting plans for the future. For more information, please visit: https://neeld.co.uk/whats-on/heritage-open-day-hidden-on-the-high-street/  

Free

Festive Vintage Market

Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United Kingdom

Join us for a Festive Vintage Market, a chance to browse vintage clothing, accessories & more in the Yelde Hall. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/ChipMuseumWhatsOn

Free