Chippenham Museum – shop, learning resources and more.
Chippenham Museum's Shop is filled with prints, cards, handmade pieces and books by artists, makers and authors from Chippenham and...
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History & Heritage
- Chippenham Civic Society - seek to promote civic pride in our town by encouraging an interest in its buildings and notable people. Find out about Chippenham heritage buildings and historical figures on their website.
- Chippenham Library - books and computers with free Ancestry licence access.
- Chippenham Museum - tells the fascinating story of this historic market town from its prehistoric origins to the present day and holds regular events and art exhibitions.
- Lucy Whitfield - Professional genealogist (reasonable rates), social, women's & house historian.
- The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre - based in Chippenham is a focal point for heritage services in the county.
Family and Social History drop-in sessions
Want to know more about your family? Your house? Already carried out some research and would like an expert to...
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Chippenham Museum Hosts International Textile Art Exhibition
Chippenham Museum is hosting international textile project ‘The Covid Chronicle’ from 9 April to 7 May, with an exhibition (free...
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An Exciting Year of Exhibitions Ahead for Chippenham Museum
Chippenham Museum has launched its upcoming exhibition programme, with four free unmissable exhibitions between now and October. ‘Wiltshire on Paper:...
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Explore Kilvert’s World for Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. In Chippenham this year, Chippenham Museum is holding two...
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Help create a record of life during the pandemic
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre are asking for your help to create a record of life during the pandemic to...
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