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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
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Penruddock’s Rebellion – Friday 23 June at 7.30pm
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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...
Wiltshire Folklore
Speaker Julie Davis outlines the reasons for and origins of folklore, looking at Wiltshire examples which range from community rivalries, moral stories, tales of animals and witches, and the devil’s association with certain places.
She also looks at folklore in the home, its importance to agriculture and gives examples of local seasonal traditions.
The talk is arranged for Friday 26 August at the Dilton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.
Admission £4.00 non-members, £2.00 members.
All welcome.
