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 […]

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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 […]

Free

Recurring

Memory Box Reading Group

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

A warm welcome awaits at the Memory Box Reading Group as we share memories and thoughts inspired by books about Wiltshire’s fascinating history. The group comes together once a fortnight to listen to extracts of books from the Local Studies Library on a topic of their choosing, with popular topics such as iron works, fairs, […]

Free
Recurring

Memory Box Reading Group

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

A warm welcome awaits at the Memory Box Reading Group as we share memories and thoughts inspired by books about Wiltshire’s fascinating history. The group comes together once a fortnight to listen to extracts of books from the Local Studies Library on a topic of their choosing, with popular topics such as iron works, fairs, […]

Free

Recurring

Memory Box Reading Group

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

A warm welcome awaits at the Memory Box Reading Group as we share memories and thoughts inspired by books about Wiltshire’s fascinating history. The group comes together once a fortnight to listen to extracts of books from the Local Studies Library on a topic of their choosing, with popular topics such as iron works, fairs, […]

Free
Recurring

Memory Box Reading Group

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

A warm welcome awaits at the Memory Box Reading Group as we share memories and thoughts inspired by books about Wiltshire’s fascinating history. The group comes together once a fortnight to listen to extracts of books from the Local Studies Library on a topic of their choosing, with popular topics such as iron works, fairs, […]

Free

Recurring

Memory Box Reading Group

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

A warm welcome awaits at the Memory Box Reading Group as we share memories and thoughts inspired by books about Wiltshire’s fascinating history. The group comes together once a fortnight to listen to extracts of books from the Local Studies Library on a topic of their choosing, with popular topics such as iron works, fairs, […]

Free