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Future Talks at Dilton Memorial Hall 2022

Jun 28, 2022

  • Friday 22 July
    Steve Hobbs — “Glimpses of the Past
  • Friday 26th August
    Julie Davis — “Wiltshire Folklore
    The Chippenham History Centre
  • Friday 30th Sept./ Sat 1st Oct
    Charles Case — “Tanyard
    Exhibition of associated items and records in association with “Westbury History Society” and “Westbury Family History Society”
  • Friday 21st October
    David Dawson — “Stonehenge
    The Devizes Museum
  • Friday 25th November
    Martyn Whittock — “Alfred the Great
    Talk Title “How Great was Alfred

Further information on 01373 859770 or see our website www.diltonmarshhistory.