Recent Posts
Abraham Laverton a self-made man
Recent PostsBorn 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 talk by Roger Jones, author of Where Wiltshire meets Somerset and its sequel which feature some of the best walks around Bath, Bradford-on-Avon,...
The Crown Jewels
Recent 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
Recent PostsAn illustrated talk by Ruth Butler from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre about the Wiltshire landowner who led a Royalist revolt in 1655 in an...
Dilton Marsh Local History Society’s Open Day!!
Recent PostsCome along to see village maps, old photos and items in our collection. Share your stories and memories. Saturday 17th June10am -- 3pmat Dilton Marsh...
Elizabeth’s Rival
We have been successful in arranging for a talk by historical author Nicola Tallis, to take place on Friday 29th March 2019 at Fairfield Opportunity College at 7.30 pm.
Nicola has agreed to introduce us to her recent publication “Elizabeth’s Rival”. The tumultuous tale of “Lettice Knollys”, Countess of Leicester.
Nicola has a wealth of experience on 14th and 15th Century history, having worked at both Hampton Court Palace and Sudeley Castle.
