Explore what life was like in Chippenham in the 1920s & 30s, as objects, costume, photographs & artworks bring the era to life. Marking the centenary of the opening of John Coles Park in 1923, this exhibition explores the glamour of the cinema and fashions from the period, as well as strikes, protests and the […]
Join us for the first of our free summer talks linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’. Exhibition curator Alan Fuller will talk about some of the surprising and well-known products, phrases and appliances that have their origins in the 1920s and 30s. The museum will also be open until 6.30pm so visitors […]
Join us for a special day marking the development of one of the town’s biggest employers, Westinghouse Brake and Signal Company, established in the 1920s. See some of the objects collected by Chippenham Museum and share your own memories of Westinghouse. Chippenham Museum are delighted to be working with Westinghouse Model Railway Club, who will […]
Join us for the second talk in our summer series linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’. The Flapper has become the iconic image of the Roaring Twenties, a young woman with short hair and hem line to match, enjoying new freedoms brought about by the emerging female workforce of the First World […]
Don your flapper dresses and experience a night at the museum like no other… Chippenham Museum presents a 1920s evening of mystery and intrigue. An artifact has been stolen from the museum collection and we need your help to track down the culprit. Explore the museum to uncover clues, find the artifact and unmask the […]
Join us for the final free talk in our summer series linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’ as we are joined by Dr. Jessamy Carlson from The National Archives. In this talk, Dr. Jessamy Carlson, will talk about the recent release of the 1921 Census, discuss the findings to date, and share […]
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 […]
