The Prisoner of War camps of Westbury
A talk by local historian, David Jenkins, on the prisoners of war held in Westbury during WW2
Summer Exhibition – WW2 Wartime in Westbury
Westbury Museum's summer exhibition on "Westbury at War" looking at all aspects of life in Westbury during the war years of WW2
Vintage workouts – and a bevy of “Physical Culture Girls”
Vintage workouts - and a bevy of "Physical Culture Girls" by Liz Argent... Christmas is over and the New Year is traditionally a time to make resolutions for the future. For some, who might feel they have overindulged a bit, [...]
Storms and the mystery fern leaf!
by Sally Hendry... Being among those hardy playgoers who were quite literally drenched to the bone at Heywood House gardens this past weekend got me thinking about storms past and present. A most extraordinary story from Westbury was circulated in [...]
West Country Myths, Legends & Superstitions
Why do we remember King Alfred for burning the cakes? What were the footsteps in the snow? Who were the Angels of Mons? What was the Somerset Tsunami? Eccentric squires and nutty nobles, Black Dogs and Dead Maids. In this illustrated talk, Tony Painter - [...]
Votes for Women!
by Liz Argent ... The small advertisement caught my eye as I was looking for something else in a newspaper from February 1911. Miss Pankhurst was to speak at the Laverton Institute in Westbury on the 17th and Miss Annie Kenney [...]
Feature film – Drawn to War
The acclaimed film about official British war artist, Eric Ravilious. Another opportunity to see the first major feature film about Eric Ravilious, the much loved but hugely underestimated British Official War Artist killed in a plane crash over Iceland in 1942. The film recounts the [...]
Given in Evidence
Crime and Punishment in Wiltshire 1828-1906 About 3000 sworn statements of the accused, the victims and the witnesses of minor crimes survive for this period. They offer a unique source of incidental detail about the lives of ordinary people of the time. This is another [...]
Heritage Walk
Step back in time with us as we explore the historic centre of Westbury and find out lots of interesting facts about the buildings and the town with local historians Sally Hendry and Liz Argent. The walk will last approximately 2 hours and be at [...]
A road less travelled
by Sally Hendry Ever mapped out a journey only to find yourself distracted by a road less travelled, an interesting ruin or simply an enticing pub? Losing your way can be both frustrating and fascinating – and that is exactly [...]