Wiltshire And Swindon History Centre

Are you interested in local history? The aim of the new Wiltshire Local History Network is to give individuals and groups the opportunity to get together and share their knowledge of and interest in Wiltshire’s Local History.
Its inaugural meeting is on Wednesday 26 June at Devizes Library, 7-8pm so come along and join us!

We are no stranger to Morris Dancing at the History Centre, with dancers on the staff and the annual Chippenham Folk Festival on the May Bank Holiday weekend.
But there was once a darker side to the Morris: "thereupon there was a great fight"! Dissent, rebellion, and the imagined village... how was it that Morris Dancing threatened the pillars of the state?
http://www.wshc.eu/blog/item/the-morris-d ance.html

A new facebook page for the Swan School Salisbury 1935-1996 has been set up Swan School, Salisbury, Wilts - 1935 to 1996
If you have any memories, information or photos you would like to share head over and post to the page!

A fascinating insight into the life, loves and works of a real 17th century trailblazer!
Calne Library Tuesday 21 May 7 - 8.30pm... £4 admission
A perfect way to get involved with Local History Month 2019. Not to be missed!
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Wiltshire Service Users’ Network (WSUN) together with Creative Minds artist Grace Dalgleish will be running an 8 week project exploring Corsham’s history and heritage through Creative Activities. The project which begins on Thursday 13th June is open to anyone 18+ who has a long term condition, disability or mental health experiences. Each weekly session costs £2 and will take place between 10.45am and 1pm.
Throughout the project, members will be offered a safe and supportiv...e non-judgemental setting in which they can share their experiences, learn new skills and be more active. Participants will be exploring Corsham, Corsham Court and the Alms Houses during the sessions. Some of the sites which will be visited may have uneven ground and some steps.
Places will be limited so booking is required. For more information about the project, please contact Louise on 01380871800 or email louiserendle.wsun@btconnect.com www.wsun.co.uk
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We’re excited that the Oxford English Dictionary will be adding a quotation from one of our documents (a deed dated 13 June 1324 between John Druweys of Cortynton, and his brother Robert Druweys of Easton) to the entry for “grassland” as the earliest known reference. It seems particularly appropriate for our beautiful chalk downland county!

A medieval hall discovered in the Swindon suburbs!
Wiltshire Buildings Record
http://wshc.eu/blog/item/an-ancient-hall- in-swindon.html

Can you help Celebrating Age Wiltshire with "reCollections"?
Help compile a picture of the local industries that have shaped where we live and work today. Over the coming months we’ll be collecting stories of working life in and around Corsham, Box, Lacock and Colerne. Individual experiences are valuable and contribute to a better understanding of our rich local history.
Come along to our first reCollections event at Springfield Library, 10.30 am to 12.00 noon, 21 May 2019. ...During a relaxed and informal session we’ll hear local people talking about their working lives, reflecting on what has changed as well as what has stood the test of time. Bring along any memorabilia and join the conversation, or simply come and enjoy the company and a cup of tea.
County Local Studies Librarian, Julie Davis, will also be demonstrating Know Your Place - a fantastic community resource for mapping and memory!
Transport can be provided if required. Please contact Penney Ellis to find out more about reCollections or to arrange transport. 07896 315 778 penney.ellis@photo-sensitive.co.uk