Bats in the Wiltshire landscapes
Join us for this free talk and take home free seeds and trees! We're really excited to host a fantastic talk by Gareth Harris of Wiltshire Bat Group on the […]
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Chippenham Town Hall High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
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Collection Conversations: John L Harris and Genevieve Sioka
Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United KingdomIn March’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by John L Harris and Genevieve Sioka. John L Harris graduated in graphic design at Ravensbourne College […]
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History Portal Club: Women on the Edge
Wine Monkey 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, United KingdomTogether, we’ll explore the town's women who weren't exactly respectable in the eyes of society - witches, criminals, herbalists, prostitutes, and those who didn't conform to what a well-behaved person […]
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Collection Conversations: Andrew Cross & Hugh Hamshaw Thomas
Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United KingdomIn April’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Andrew Cross and Hugh Hamshaw Thomas. After studying fine art painting at the Bath Academy of […]
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Heritage Cafe: F.W. Jones – The Funerals of Chippenham’s History
Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United KingdomThis month a representative from F.W. Jones will give a talk on The Funerals of Chippenham’s History. Frederick William Jones began the business as both a funeral director and cabinetmaker […]
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Collection Conversations: Alma Boyes & Helen Harris
Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United KingdomIn May’s installment of the museum's free art talk series, they will be joined Alma Boyes and Helen Harris. Alma Boyes studied ceramics and sculpture at the Bath Academy of […]
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Talk: Wiltshire Women & Music: From the Archives to the Airwaves
Cause Arts Centre 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United KingdomWiltshire Women & Music: From the Archives to the Airwaves. Nancy Kerr and Lucy Whitfield in conversation. Lucy Whitfield is a genealogist, historian, and author of the Extraordinary Ordinary Women […]
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Celebrating Life around the Canal: A themed morning at Chippenham Folk Festival
The Angel Hotel Market Place, ChippenhamCelebrating 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 […]
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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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The Extraordinary World of John Aubrey
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Road, ChippenhamJoin us at the History Centre on Saturday 6th June at 2pm for a fascinating look at the life of John Aubrey. Dr Louise Ryland-Epton will take you on a […]
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History Portal Club: Are there tales from Chippenham workhouse?
Wine Monkey 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, United KingdomAn interactive exploration of local history together, where questions are encouraged and knowledge is shared, this meeting of History Portal Club will take a look at Chippenham Union Workhouse through […]
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Collection Conversations – Natasha Michaels & Carole Pearson
Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, United KingdomIn June's installment, we will be joined by Natasha Michaels and Carole Pearson. Natasha Michaels studied communication design at Saint Martin's School of Art and at the Royal College of […]
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