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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T210000
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SUMMARY:History Portal Club: Are there tales from Chippenham workhouse?
DESCRIPTION:An 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 the ages. \nTogether\, we’ll do a deep dive into the history of the local union workhouse (now the hospital) – through the eyes of the town\, the staff\, and the inmates who found themselves within its walls. \nWho ran the place?\nWhat was it like inside?\nAre there inmates’ stories? \nThis friendly and interactive club session will explore the history of the workhouse\, right from its origins to its conversion into St Andrew’s Hospital\, taking in the life of the buildings that supported the poor and needy of the town. \nBooking essential. \nHistory Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company.\nIt’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.\nFascinating tales\, good company\, and plenty of surprises. \nIt’s run by Lucy Whitfield\, Historian. Visit www.lucywhitfieldhistorian/history-club for more information and to book.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-are-there-tales-from-chippenham-workhouse/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Heritage,History,Indoor,Meeting,Talks & lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T084602Z
CREATED:20260505T084454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T084602Z
UID:61569-1778922000-1778950800@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Could you be a local history detective?
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Lucy Whitfield at Chippenham library for a local history trail.\nHunt throughout the building\, and the shelves\, for clues to piece together the history of two local Chippenham characters. And be in the running for a special chocolate prize. \nHidden amongst the shelves in the library will be clues to these two special characters of Chippenham – Margaret Griffin and Ann Colborne – and your job is to find all the information and put together their stories. \nYou can follow the story of Ann or Margaret\, or even look at them both.\nAnd there’s two ways to look too – a simpler trail for families (under-14s)\, and a more in-depth trail for individuals (15-adults) which involves more research in the library – so suitable for anyone and everyone who’s interested in the history of our fabulous town. \nThere’ll be four chances of a chocolate prize – each drawn from the families and from the individual answers of both the Ann trail and the Margaret trail\, so lots to play for. \nCan YOU discover the trail and piece the clues together? \nCompletely free. No need to book. \n \nThis event is part of the Chippenham – Our History project. Find out more on this website here.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/could-you-be-a-local-history-detective/
LOCATION:Chippenham Library
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chippenham - Our History,Community,Family,Family Friendly,Family Fun Day,Heritage,History,Indoor,Primary age children,Teens,Trail,Tweens,Young adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T091329Z
CREATED:20260505T091329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T091329Z
UID:61558-1778612400-1778619600@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: Historical MURDER Club
DESCRIPTION:In 1903\, the body of an unidentified woman was found in the river near Back Avon Bridge.\nThe man with her was charged with her murder.\nWhat happened next\, and did justice prevail? \nTogether\, we’ll explore a true crime from Chippenham’s past\, assessing all the evidence collected at the time\, and bringing our modern perspective and knowledge to the case to assess if the right judgement was made. \nThis friendly and interactive club session will explore the case from all angles and all perspectives\, including hindsight information not available to the legal team at the time. We’ll work together to see if we can bring new light to this old and very sad case.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-historical-murder-club/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Meeting,Murder Mystery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260326T125331Z
CREATED:20260326T125331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T125331Z
UID:59767-1774983600-1774990800@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: Women on the Edge
DESCRIPTION:Together\, 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 should have done. \nWho were some of Chippenham’s disreputable characters?\nWhere was the first executed witch in England based?\nWhat did the herbalist do to kill her patient? \nThis friendly and interactive club session will explore the history of the town’s women through the stories of those who didn’t conform\, or were caught up in events beyond their control to be branded “bad” by society at large\, and how they fit into a larger national picture.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-women-on-the-edge/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Talks & lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T183000
DTSTAMP:20260121T092358Z
CREATED:20260121T092358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T092358Z
UID:55393-1774629000-1774636200@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Family & Social History drop-in sessions
DESCRIPTION:A new set of dates for completely free family & social history drop-in sessions. \nI offer anyone the chance to drop in for a chat about anything ancestry or family tree related – I’m a professional genealogist with years of experience. I can suggest where to start\, or new places to look\, and give fresh eyes to research brick walls. \nNo charge\, no need to book\, just pop in. \n 
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/free-family-social-history-drop-in-sessions-2/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Chippenham Library
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T183000
DTSTAMP:20260121T092358Z
CREATED:20260121T092358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T092358Z
UID:55392-1773419400-1773426600@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Family & Social History drop-in sessions
DESCRIPTION:A new set of dates for completely free family & social history drop-in sessions. \nI offer anyone the chance to drop in for a chat about anything ancestry or family tree related – I’m a professional genealogist with years of experience. I can suggest where to start\, or new places to look\, and give fresh eyes to research brick walls. \nNo charge\, no need to book\, just pop in. \n 
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/free-family-social-history-drop-in-sessions-2/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Chippenham Library
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260209T193034Z
CREATED:20260209T193034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T193034Z
UID:56340-1772564400-1772571600@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: Who Lived in Rowden Hill House?
DESCRIPTION:Together\, we’ll explore the site of Rowden Hill House\, most recently used as part of Chippenham Hospital but a much older property with a rich tapestry of residents – including chemists\, silk merchants and aspiring politicians. \nWhat was there before today’s house? \nWho were the families that lived there? \nWhich war hero grew up within its walls? \nThis friendly and interactive club session will explore the history of the building and its surroundings\, from its earliest mentions through to the ambitious and sensitive scheme to preserve the area for future generations.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-who-lived-in-rowden-hill-house/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Heritage,History,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260121T092358Z
CREATED:20260121T092358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T092358Z
UID:55391-1772209800-1772217000@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Family & Social History drop-in sessions
DESCRIPTION:A new set of dates for completely free family & social history drop-in sessions. \nI offer anyone the chance to drop in for a chat about anything ancestry or family tree related – I’m a professional genealogist with years of experience. I can suggest where to start\, or new places to look\, and give fresh eyes to research brick walls. \nNo charge\, no need to book\, just pop in. \n 
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/free-family-social-history-drop-in-sessions-2/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Chippenham Library
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260209T192755Z
CREATED:20260209T192755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T192755Z
UID:56331-1771354800-1771362000@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: Chippenham's Greatest Hits!
DESCRIPTION:Together\, we’ll explore the great and the good of the town\, via the monuments to fine\, upstanding and pious citizens in St Andrew’s parish church. Those who considered themselves Chippenham’s greatest hits. \nWhat’s the oldest grave we can find anything about? \nWere there any scandals people were repenting for? \nWho got a stained glass window and why? \nThis friendly and interactive club session will explore the development of the church through the townspeople who supported and worshipped there\, and take in stories of those who are commemorated on its walls – from gentry to soldiers to organists to prominent tradespeople.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-chippenhams-greatest-hits/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Heritage,History,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260121T092358Z
CREATED:20260121T092358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T092358Z
UID:55390-1771000200-1771007400@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Family & Social History drop-in sessions
DESCRIPTION:A new set of dates for completely free family & social history drop-in sessions. \nI offer anyone the chance to drop in for a chat about anything ancestry or family tree related – I’m a professional genealogist with years of experience. I can suggest where to start\, or new places to look\, and give fresh eyes to research brick walls. \nNo charge\, no need to book\, just pop in. \n 
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/free-family-social-history-drop-in-sessions-2/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Chippenham Library
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260121T095027Z
CREATED:20260121T092358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T095027Z
UID:55099-1769790600-1769797800@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Family & Social History drop-in sessions
DESCRIPTION:A new set of dates for completely free family & social history drop-in sessions. \nI offer anyone the chance to drop in for a chat about anything ancestry or family tree related – I’m a professional genealogist with years of experience. I can suggest where to start\, or new places to look\, and give fresh eyes to research brick walls. \nNo charge\, no need to book\, just pop in. \n 
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/free-family-social-history-drop-in-sessions-2/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Chippenham Library
CATEGORIES:Adults,Family,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T113410Z
CREATED:20251030T113410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T113410Z
UID:52266-1765306800-1765314000@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: What stories does Greenways have to tell?
DESCRIPTION:A History Portal Club meeting. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the beautiful maternity hospital where many Chippenham people were born or welcomed their children. \n\nWhen was it built?\nWho lived there originally?\nWhy did it become a hospital?\n\nThis friendly and interactive club session will explore the building’s heyday and the changing face of maternity care in Chippenham through the 20th century and beyond. \nHistory Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. \nIt’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. \n⭐ Up to four sessions a month\, with walks and pub/cafe evenings. \n⭐ Choose a membership\, a flexi-pass\, or just drop in. \n⭐ Fascinating tales\, good company\, and plenty of surprises. \nIt’s run by Lucy Whitfield\, Historian. Visit www.lucywhitfieldhistorian/history-club for more details and to book.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-what-stories-does-greenways-have-to-tell/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Talks & lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T114034Z
CREATED:20251030T114034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T114034Z
UID:52257-1764097200-1764104400@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: The many faces of the Grammar School
DESCRIPTION:A History Portal Club meeting. \nTogether\, we’ll look at the old school on Cocklebury Road. Earmarked for demolition\, it’s one of the places known as the Grammar School. \n\nWhere were the others?\nWho worked there?\nWhat did pupils learn?\n\nThis interactive club session will explore the life and times of secondary schooling in Chippenham through the past couple of centuries\, over various different sites\, and provide an insight into a much-loved building that many would love to save. \nHistory Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. \nIt’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. \n⭐ Up to four sessions a month\, with walks and pub/cafe evenings. \n⭐ Choose a membership\, a flexi-pass\, or just drop in. \n⭐ Fascinating tales\, good company\, and plenty of surprises. \nIt’s run by Lucy Whitfield\, Historian. Visit www.lucywhitfieldhistorian/history-club for more details and to book.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-the-many-faces-of-the-grammar-school/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Talks & lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20251030T114418Z
CREATED:20251030T114418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T114418Z
UID:52248-1763546400-1763553600@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: Lost Pubs of Chippenham (walk)
DESCRIPTION:A History Portal Club walk’n’talk – pick from a weekend (Sat 15) or weekday (Wed 19) session. \nAs a group we’ll explore the many missing pubs that used to punctuate Chippenham’s streets. \nThis walk and talk will take a look at long gone hostelries and inns\, from the earliest records to those that disappeared just a few years ago.\nWoven in will be tales from landlords past\, events that shocked the town\, and the changing social life of the town. \n(If inclement weather\, session will take place indoors). \nHistory Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. \nIt’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. \n⭐ Up to four sessions a month\, with walks and pub/cafe evenings. \n⭐ Choose a membership\, a flexi-pass\, or just drop in. \n⭐ Fascinating tales\, good company\, and plenty of surprises. \nIt’s run by Lucy Whitfield\, Historian. Visit www.lucywhitfieldhistorian/history-club for more details and to book.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-lost-pubs-of-chippenham-walk/
LOCATION:Cousin Norman’s\, 5 Union Road\, Chippenham\, SN15 1HW
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Talks & lectures,Walks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20251030T114622Z
CREATED:20251030T114622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T114622Z
UID:52239-1763200800-1763208000@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: Lost Pubs of Chippenham (walk)
DESCRIPTION:A History Portal Club walk’n’talk – pick from a weekend (Sat 15) or weekday (Wed 19) session. \nAs a group we’ll explore the many missing pubs that used to punctuate Chippenham’s streets. \nThis walk and talk will take a look at long gone hostelries and inns\, from the earliest records to those that disappeared just a few years ago.\nWoven in will be tales from landlords past\, events that shocked the town\, and the changing social life of the town. \n(If inclement weather\, session will take place indoors). \nHistory Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. \nIt’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. \n⭐ Up to four sessions a month\, with walks and pub/cafe evenings. \n⭐ Choose a membership\, a flexi-pass\, or just drop in. \n⭐ Fascinating tales\, good company\, and plenty of surprises. \nIt’s run by Lucy Whitfield\, Historian. Visit www.lucywhitfieldhistorian/history-club for more details and to book.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-lost-pubs-of-chippenham-walk-2/
LOCATION:Cousin Norman’s\, 5 Union Road\, Chippenham\, SN15 1HW
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Talks & lectures,Walks
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T113208Z
CREATED:20251030T113208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T113208Z
UID:52230-1762887600-1762894800@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:History Portal Club: Did Women's Suffrage reach Chippenham?
DESCRIPTION:A History Portal Club meeting. \nTogether we’ll look at whether the town took up the fight for everyone’s equal voting rights. \n\nWere post boxes bombed?\nDid anyone evade the census?\nWas there any opposition?\nWhat did townspeople think?\n\nThis interactive club session will explore the politics of suffrage & suffragettes and equal rights\, and how forces of change and opinion affected the life of Chippenham and wider Wiltshire. \nA friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. \nIt’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. \n⭐ Up to four sessions a month\, with walks and pub/cafe evenings. \n⭐ Choose a membership\, a flexi-pass\, or just drop in. \n⭐ Fascinating tales\, good company\, and plenty of surprises. \nIt’s run by Lucy Whitfield\, Historian. Visit www.lucywhitfieldhistorian/history-club for more details and to book.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/history-portal-club-did-womens-suffrage-reach-chippenham/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Talks & lectures
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20251006T091206Z
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SUMMARY:What was life like at the Sanitary Laundry?
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of History Portal Club\, with Lucy Whitfield\, Historian. \nWe’ll take a deep dive into the life of the Sanitary Laundry\, which was just by Ivy Lane School (the chimney’s still there\, albeit a bit shorter than it was). This workplace employed generations of townsfolk\, but piecing its history together is a job and a half\, so if you (or one of your folks) worked there at any time\, please pass on some memories. \nThis interactive club session will explore the life and times of a bygone workplace that played a significant part in the culture of the town\, with practices and technologies that are long gone but still fondly remembered. \nHistory Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. It’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/what-was-life-like-at-the-sanitary-laundry/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20251006T090936Z
CREATED:20251006T090936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T090936Z
UID:50807-1760781600-1760788800@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walk - How much of Chippenham did John Provis build?
DESCRIPTION:A town walk meeting of History Portal Club\, with Lucy Whitfield\, Historian. \nThe guy that built the house that is now the Brunel Pub\, by the arches\, was John Provis. He\, and his identically named dad\, built a lot more of Chippenham than that – the Bear Hotel for example\, and loads more. And Lucy’s been digging further into the family – so there’s some surprises to come. \nThis walk and talk will take in factors which shaped the town in the late 18th and early 19th centuries\, through the eyes and work of this prominent family\, who also had a celebrated artist in their ranks. \nMeet Lucy Whitfield at Cousin Norman’s at 10am for a gentle walk through what Mr Provis got up to. \nHistory Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. It’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. \n(If inclement weather\, session will take place indoors).
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/walk-how-much-of-chippenham-did-john-provis-build/
LOCATION:Cousin Norman’s\, 5 Union Road\, Chippenham\, SN15 1HW
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T210000
DTSTAMP:20251006T090222Z
CREATED:20251006T090222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T090222Z
UID:50744-1760468400-1760475600@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chippenham's myths\, legends and rumours
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of History Portal Club\, with Lucy Whitfield\, Historian \nTogether we’ll look at commonly-held rumours about incidents in Chippenham’s past that pepper local history discussion\, and whether there’s any truth in them – so we’re talking aliens\, murders\, escaped wild animals\, arson plots\, palaces\, accidents and so on. \nThis interactive club session will explore the stories that run through the community\, from Victorian supposition to mis-remembered details\, weighing up the evidence and seeking the truth – if it’s out there. \nHistory Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. It’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/chippenhams-myths-legends-and-rumours/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T210000
DTSTAMP:20250905T072314Z
CREATED:20250905T072314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T072314Z
UID:46378-1759258800-1759266000@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Why Did Chippenham Have Two Riots?
DESCRIPTION:I’m happy to announce the next two static sessions of History Portal Club\, planned for September. \nHistory Portal Club is friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. It’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. \nOn Tuesday 30 September we’ll explore the two periods of unrest Chippenham experienced – Why Did Chippenham Have Two Riots? – looking at causes\, effects\, and how we frame these both today and in the 19th century when they occurred. \nTogether we’ll explore and dissect the two incidents of unrest in the 19th century.\nWhat happened?\nWho was involved?\nWhere did they take place? \nThis club session will explore the action from all angles\, looking at cause and effect and tragic outcome\, and put the two riots into context\, from the perspective of the times they occurred and our modern viewpoints. \nThere’s more information on both the sessions here – www.lucywhitfieldhistorian.co.uk/history-club – and on how History Portal Club works. \nWe’re a friendly and very welcoming group. If you’re interested in what we’re going to discuss\, and want to see what it’s all about\, you can join us for £10 for that session. That’s also the cost of attending as a member. We’d love it if you came to join us.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/why-did-chippenham-have-two-riots/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T210000
DTSTAMP:20250905T071551Z
CREATED:20250905T071420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T071551Z
UID:46364-1758049200-1758056400@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Just Who Were The Awdrys Anyway?
DESCRIPTION:I’m happy to announce the next two static sessions of History Portal Club\, planned for September. \nHistory Portal Club is friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company.\nIt’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats\, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. \nOn Tuesday 16 September we’ll be delving into all things Awdry – Just Who Were The Awdrys Anyway? – looking at various members of the prominent 19th & 20th century family whose name peppers the town. \nTogether we’ll explore the characters in one of Chippenham’s best known families.\nWho were they?\nWhat did they do?\nWhy are they so important to the town? \nThis fun club session will discuss and explore a few key members of the Awdry family from the 19th and early 20th centuries\, and how they relate to Chippenham past and present. \nThere’s more information on both the sessions here – www.lucywhitfieldhistorian.co.uk/history-club – and on how History Portal Club works. \nWe’re a friendly and very welcoming group. If you’re interested in what we’re going to discuss\, and want to see what it’s all about\, you can join us for £10 for that session. That’s also the cost of attending as a member. We’d love it if you came to join us.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/just-who-were-the-awdrys-anyway/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20250812T125734Z
CREATED:20250812T125734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T125734Z
UID:44889-1756234800-1756242000@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chippenham's secret tunnels - fact or fiction?
DESCRIPTION:The opening taster meeting for History Portal Club. \nTogether we’ll explore myths and truths about various tunnels believed to exist under the town.\nWhere are they?\nWho built them?\nWhere do they go?\nWhy do we love the idea of a secret tunnel? \nThis fun opening session will look at the subject from all angles\, and also help to establish the direction of the History Portal Club going forward. \nHistory Portal Club aims to be a different sort of history club. No lectures\, no stuffy rooms\, just walking\, talking\, pub chats and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. It’s about finding value in ordinary lives and heritage\, and connecting with places. A meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. Taking on topics we see around us every day. \nA club that isn’t afraid to ask “what is history anyway”? One that values and encourages ordinary experiences\, doesn’t subscribe to the way history was traditionally taught\, and values nostalgia and memory as well as books and facts. \nIt’s a meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past\, hidden landmarks\, and great company. \nThere’s no obligation to become a member\, just come along and give it a try. And\, after this\, there’ll be a programme of topics (walks and static) as we go into the autumn.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/chippenhams-secret-tunnels-fact-or-fiction/
LOCATION:Wine Monkey\, 20 Borough Parade\, Chippenham\, SN15 3WL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Heritage,History,Teens,Young adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T183000
DTSTAMP:20220521T055450Z
CREATED:20220521T055450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T055450Z
UID:5685-1653498000-1653503400@onechippenham.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE Family & Social History drop-in sessions
DESCRIPTION: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 isn’t local! \nPop along to chat to friendly local historian\, Lucy Whitfield\, in The Old Road Tavern. No need to book.
URL:https://onechippenham.org.uk/event/free-family-social-history-drop-in-sessions/2022-05-25/
LOCATION:The Old Road Tavern\, SN15 1JA
CATEGORIES:Adults,Heritage,History
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