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To Readers of April Parish Magazine

Recent Posts The History of the Village Feb 28, 2024View North from Church TowerView West from Church Tower[lwp_divi_breadcrumbs font_icon="9||divi||400"... Dilton Marsh Water and Sewerage Jan 15, 2024View North from Church Tower1959. Flooding clearing up 107...

Leighton House

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,...

Hot April News!

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...

Elizabeth’s Rival

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...

Mike Marshman’s Talk Review and More…

Recent Posts Walking the Wiltshire/Somerset border Aug 31, 2023Recent PostsA talk by Roger Jones, author of Where Wiltshire meets Somerset and its sequel which feature some of the... Somerset Coalfields Aug 5, 2023Recent Posts❤️ The SOMERSET COALFIELDSThose of you who...

Ale House to Public House – Fri 23 November

Recent Posts A Village at War Mar 8, 2024The “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 Feb 28, 2024View North from Church TowerView West from Church...

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 Walking the Wiltshire/Somerset border Aug 31, 2023Recent PostsA talk by Roger Jones, author of Where Wiltshire meets Somerset and its sequel which feature some of the... Somerset Coalfields Aug 5, 2023Recent Posts❤️ The SOMERSET COALFIELDSThose of you who...

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...

Somerset had a Coalfield

Recent Posts Walking the Wiltshire/Somerset border Aug 31, 2023Recent PostsA talk by Roger Jones, author of Where Wiltshire meets Somerset and its sequel which feature some of the... Somerset Coalfields Aug 5, 2023Recent Posts❤️ The SOMERSET COALFIELDSThose of you who...

Weaving Industry in Westbury and Dilton

Recent Posts Village Life & Memories Dec 15, 2025Ken Hester - the Founder of Fairfield CollegeFairfield Farmhouse and Ken Hester at the front of his house, Dilton... Thank you! Aug 8, 2024Village Life & Memories   We will be in touch with you as soon as...

The Search for “The Pelham Arms” in Old Dilton

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! Village Life & Memories   We will be in touch with you as soon as possible. You will receive...

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...