History
Events
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Wartime Britain
REME Museum Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United KingdomMark 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 […]
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History Portal Club: Historical MURDER Club
Wine Monkey 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, United KingdomIn 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 […]
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Could you be a local history detective?
Chippenham LibraryJoin local historian Lucy Whitfield at Chippenham library for a local history trail. Hunt throughout the building, and the shelves, for clues to piece together the history of two local […]
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Harriet Willes’ Ball
Neeld Community & Arts Centre The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United KingdomDearest 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. […]
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Our Chippenham History Day – A Journey from prehistory to the future
Chippenham Town Hall High Street, Chippenham, AfghanistanUncover 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, […]
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Chippenham Museum: Our History Day
Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United KingdomChippenham 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 […]
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Louise Ryland-Epton talk: Agnes Mylles and the murder by witchcraft of William Bayntun
Chippenham LibraryIn 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 […]
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Treasures from History
Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, ChippenhamDo 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 […]
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