From work feeding into a future #BigRedBook! You can read more work in progress about Chippenham, here: history.ac.uk/research/victo…

We're delighted to announce the Wiltshire & Swindon Archive Service has been awarded Accredited Status by The National Archives for a 2nd time. Congratulations to the team for maintaining the high standards first achieved in 2016 and for moving the service forward. #ExploreYourArchive

Centuries-old mystery solved! Read the blog to discover more. You can also find this new research in our Re/imagining Maud Heath exhibition. 👉 Re/imagining Maud Heath 📅 Closes Saturday 31 August ⏲️ Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm 🎟️ Free entry

Our contributors and others from Victoria County History are showcasing women’s lives before 1600 at this free event coming soon. ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/wilts…

We are delighted to announce the launch of a series of ‘how-to’ workshops starting on 7 Oct at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Chippenham with cake (we think). wiltshirehistory.org/news/local-his…

These look fantastic!

We're hugely pleased to share this wonderful news from Wiltshire History - VCH (especially the veiled prospect of cake). So if you want to up your #LocalHistory skills or broaden your knowledge and are within reach of #Chippenham, this may be for you.

The Explore Wiltshire app has new trails for the #summerholidays. Warminster TC has joined with Longleat to create a special #FamilyFun trail around the town. Collect 14 letters & solve the mystery #Longleat phrase & the prize for one lucky winner is a Longleat safari.

We have so many upcoming events our events page has never been so full. wiltshirehistory.org/whats-on-1

Join us for this week's summer holiday activities... 👉 Family Creative Activities 👉 Autism Friendly Quiet Time 👉 Photography Workshop, Ages 11-17 👉 Learn to Knit For more information and booking, visit our website or follow this link: bit.ly/3y1JlGy

Want to know what we have been up to? It is all here in our latest newsletter. static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef07d6…

New (draft) text from Wiltshire History - VCH towards their next #BigRedBook on #Chippenham. Read the latest drafts on this substantial market town and its hinterland on our website, here: history.ac.uk/research/victo…

Who lived here? wiltsbuildingsrecord investigate numbers 10 and 11 High Street, Marlborough tracing change from the site of a former White Hart Inn to the homes of a builder, rope manufacturer and jeweller. Read more wshc.org.uk/who-lived-here/

A unique opportunity to discover the abandoned WWII Slade Camp near Shotover, which became a housing estate for displaced families - more at oxfordpreservation.org.uk/event/slade-ca… (part of Oxford Open Doors, Sunday 15 Sept)

Two weeks today I am running an event in Chippenham exploring the lives of women before 1600 with some Victoria County History friends. It is of the Maud’s Way project. See 👇 I am excited, but nervous as I usually participate in things rather than organise things.😅

Coming up on 21 September Heritage@WSHC with our wonderful friends Wiltshire History - VCH, and featuring the work of Dr Louise Ryland-Epton with our Director Catherine Clarke, this will be an excellent day!

This week we are celebrating 150 YEARS of Wiltshire Museum! Over 8th, 9th and 10th of September, 1874- Wiltshire Museum opened its doors for the first time in a three day opening event!

We're excited to be hosting this fascinating study today, part of the #MaudsWay project, so be sure to book your FREE ticket. #womenshistory #MaudsWay #History ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/wilts…

On Saturday, we participated in Heritage Open Days. As part of the festival, visitors explored our collections on behind-the-scenes tours, discovered how we care for our objects, and celebrated the 550th anniversary of Maud Heath's Causeway. A great day enjoyed by all!