This a brand new performance was commissioned by Yesterday's Story to share the story of Queen Mary I and her association with Chippenham Borough Lands for Fringe Feb 2023. Devised and performed by Wiltshire based songwriter and performer Louise Jordan - The Pop-Up Pedestal is a one woman street theatre performance. Watch the statue come to life, […]
Our Oral History training is taking place at The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre on Monday 20 May, 10am to 1pm. We will have the opportunity to tour the county archives to see where the full recordings will be stored. We will learn about how to carry out and record a good oral history interview […]
Calling all individuals, community groups, schools, small businesses and local charities! Be part of Chippenham's history in 2026! A brand-new and comprehensive history of Chippenham is being published, and we want the whole community to be involved. To celebrate the publication of the Victoria County History, Volume 20 – Chippenham and the Surrounding Area, there […]
