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Forthcoming Talks 2025 at Dilton Memorial Hall ★
Upcoming Events 2024
Wiltshire’s Little Known Places
Historical sites you may never have been to.
Speaker James Archard
Have you ever wondered about the hidden historical gems nestled within the picturesque county of Wiltshire?
First 1000 Years Depicting Christ
Martyn has written many educational and history books, particularly on Anglo-Saxon England and the early medieval period, and is an experienced communicator.
1000 YEARS OF WARP AND WEFT
Wool has provided the raw material for clothing for thousands of years and the talk will show how the woollen trade enabled three west Wiltshire towns to become thriving industrial centres.
The Original Christmas Gifts
A return visit by speaker Andrew Campbell who will tell us some of the background and significance of these items as gifts.
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.
