History Portal Club is becoming Tuesday Murder Club again for our next meeting, on Tuesday 27 October. We're going to re-open the case of a coal hawker found deceased in a ditch on the borders of Wiltshire in 1863, which was tried in Chippenham. Two men and a boy were charged with his murder. The […]
Together, we’ll take a shorter look at some of what’s disappeared from the Chippenham landscape over the years, and why. What’s gone from the High St? Where was burnt down? Who built that before it went? Then we’ll celebrate the first birthday of History Portal Club, and hope for many more. This friendly, light-hearted and […]
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. Together, we’ll do a deep dive into the history of the local union workhouse (now the hospital) - through the eyes of the […]
In 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 did justice prevail? Together, we’ll explore a true crime from Chippenham's past, assessing all the evidence collected at the time, and bringing our modern perspective […]
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. Who were some of Chippenham's disreputable characters? Where was the first executed witch in England based? What did the herbalist do to […]
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. What was there before today's house? Who were the families that lived there? Which war hero grew up within […]
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. What's the oldest grave we can find anything about? Were there any scandals people were repenting for? Who got a stained glass window […]
Wine Monkey invites you to their Masquerade Ball inspired by the opulence of the French Belle Époque and the glamour of the American Gilded Age. Expect an evening of elegance and celebration as they transform the bar into a world of gold, velvet and candlelit decadence. Ticket includes: -Table reservation (please put in order notes […]
Since opening, this has become somewhat of a tradition at Wine Monkey. Come taste through an array of hand-chosen sparkling wines in the spirit of Christmas. Donning of your holiday apparel is highly encouraged! Tasting of 6 sparkling wines with welcome drink, paired canapés and festive fun. Gather your friends and book a night out!
The newest project from the guys at Wine Monkey, The River Kitchen is a new restaurant in Chippenham and the coolest place to dine. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, brunch at the weekend and now every Friday and Saturday for dinner. They've blended the sophistication of a gourmet deli with the casual atmosphere of […]
The newest project from the guys at Wine Monkey, The River Kitchen is a new restaurant in Chippenham and the coolest place to dine. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, brunch at the weekend and now every Friday and Saturday for dinner. They've blended the sophistication of a gourmet deli with the casual atmosphere of […]
The newest project from the guys at Wine Monkey, The River Kitchen is a new restaurant in Chippenham and the coolest place to dine. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, brunch at the weekend and now every Friday and Saturday for dinner. They've blended the sophistication of a gourmet deli with the casual atmosphere of […]
