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Recent Posts Archive of Past Events Testimonial A very big thanks to the “Heritage Lottery Fund“ for their support of “Digging for... Phyllis Harvey 34 Petticoat Lane Phyllis Harvey 34 Petticoat LaneVillage Life & Memories[lwp_divi_breadcrumbs... Village Life...

Blue Plaque in Memory of John Atyeo

Recent Posts Thank you! Recent Posts  We will be in touch with you as soon as possible. You will receive a confirmation email shortly... Dig Photo Gallery 2017 A very big thanks to the “Heritage Lottery Fund“ for their support of “Digging for Dilton” including...

Past Talks 2024-2025

Recent Posts Village Life & Memories Ken Hester - the Founder of Fairfield CollegeFairfield Farmhouse and Ken Hester at the front of his house, Dilton... Thank you! Recent Posts  We will be in touch with you as soon as possible. You will receive a...

The Dig Goes On – 3 Nov 2018

Recent Posts The Original Christmas Gifts Dec 11, 2023A return visit by speaker Andrew Campbell who will tell us some of the background and significance of these items as gifts. Abraham Laverton a self-made man Oct 9, 2023Recent Posts Born in Newtown Trowbridge,...

The Dig Goes On – Stormore 21 Oct 2018

Recent Posts Harry Cole – The 1930’s View North from Church TowerView West from Church TowerVillage Life &... Troops and their Roles in the War The “A Village at War “ CDs The “A Village at War “ CDs are now available from Graham... 960th Quartemaster...

The “A Village at War “ CDs

Recent Posts Forthcoming Talks 2026 Aug 8, 2024Upcoming Events 2024 Wiltshire’s Little Known Places Mar 13, 2024Historical sites you may never have been to. Have you ever wondered about the hidden historical gems nestled within the picturesque county of Wiltshire?...

The Dig Goes On

Recent Posts The Crown Jewels Jul 1, 2023Recent PostsA talk by Dr Nicola Tallis author and historian. The history and significance of royal regalia. Penruddock’s Rebellion – Friday 23 June at 7.30pm Jun 22, 2023Recent PostsAn illustrated talk by Ruth Butler from...

Heritage Lottery Fund

Recent Posts Somerset Coalfields Recent Posts❤️ The SOMERSET COALFIELDSThose of you who attended our scheduled talk ‘The Somerset Coalfields', on... The Crown Jewels Recent PostsA talk by Dr Nicola Tallis author and historian. The history and significance of royal...

Alison Irving

Recent Posts A Village at War The “A Village at War “ CDs The “A Village at War “ CDs are now available from Graham Noble and are free of charge.... The History of the Village View North from Church TowerView West from Church Tower[lwp_divi_breadcrumbs...

Eileen Noble

Recent Posts A Village at War The “A Village at War “ CDs The “A Village at War “ CDs are now available from Graham Noble and are free of charge.... The History of the Village View North from Church TowerView West from Church Tower[lwp_divi_breadcrumbs...

Pat Nowell

Recent Posts A Village at War The “A Village at War “ CDs The “A Village at War “ CDs are now available from Graham Noble and are free of charge.... The History of the Village View North from Church TowerView West from Church Tower[lwp_divi_breadcrumbs...

Owen & Margaret

Recent Posts The History of the Village View North from Church TowerView West from Church Tower[lwp_divi_breadcrumbs font_icon="9||divi||400"... Dilton Marsh Water and Sewerage View North from Church Tower1959. Flooding clearing up 107 High Street in Dilton...

Roger Vercoe

Recent Posts Somerset Coalfields Recent Posts❤️ The SOMERSET COALFIELDSThose of you who attended our scheduled talk ‘The Somerset Coalfields', on... The Crown Jewels Recent PostsA talk by Dr Nicola Tallis author and historian. The history and significance of royal...

Selma Lavender

Recent Posts Abraham Laverton a self-made man Recent Posts Born in Newtown Trowbridge, Abraham Laverton rose from a humble background to become an important figure in the Westbury area and ended his life as one of... Walking the Wiltshire/Somerset border Recent PostsA...

Ruth Seelig

Recent Posts Abraham Laverton a self-made man Recent Posts Born in Newtown Trowbridge, Abraham Laverton rose from a humble background to become an important figure... Walking the Wiltshire/Somerset border Recent PostsA talk by Roger Jones, author of Where Wiltshire...

Svetlana Bykova

Recent Posts The History of the Village View North from Church TowerView West from Church Tower[lwp_divi_breadcrumbs font_icon="9||divi||400"... Dilton Marsh Water and Sewerage View North from Church Tower1959. Flooding clearing up 107 High Street in Dilton...

Avebury Walk.

Avebury Walk Photos are courtesy of Svetlana Bykova Field Trips News & Events Forthcoming Talks 2026 Latest Talks & Events Archive of Past Events About the Society Contact Us Avebury...