
Talks & News
The Monmouth Rebellion
Recent PostsIn the summer of 1685, the Duke of Monmouth attempted to take the throne of England from his uncle James II. Local historian and author Gary Kierley...
Talks 2023
Recent PostsDilton Marsh Local History Society Talks for 2023 The following talks have so far been arranged for 2023. Friday 27.01.2023 "Frome and The Monmouth...
How Great was Alfred the Great?
Recent PostsReality, myth and political ‘spin’ in the history of the Viking Wars. A talk by historian and author Martyn Whittock. The talk is arranged for Friday 25th...
Stonehenge
Recent PostsA return visit by David Dawson, to talk about this iconic monument. Our speaker works at the Wiltshire Museum in Devizes, which has an important collection...
Charles Case Tannery 1890-1983 – ( Saturday 1st October 2022)
Recent PostsAs part of the Westbury Festival, the following activities will be taking place. Charles Case Tannery 1890-1983 Exhibition of "Charles Case Tannery Co”...
Wiltshire Folklore
Recent PostsSpeaker Julie Davis outlines the reasons for and origins of folklore, looking at Wiltshire examples which range from community rivalries, moral stories,...
Glimpses of the Past
Recent PostsWESTBURY PEOPLE AND PLACES A talk by Steve Hobbs Our speaker is well known for his wide range of knowledge about Westbury and the surrounding area and gives...