Archived events
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Ogbourne St Andrew Barrow – 3D Geophysics– Bruce Fox
Ogbourne St Andrew Barrow – 3D Geophysics– Bruce Fox (Ogbourne St Andrew History Group) The church at Ogbourne St Andrew was built alongside a prehistoric…
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A survey of recent archaeological discoveries in Wiltshire and Swindon – Melanie Pomeroy-Kellinger
An overview of archaeology across Wiltshire, with a focus on developer-funded excavations that may not have hit the headlines!
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A Wealth of Knowledge: Unlocking a Decade of Archaeological Research – Lisa Brown
An exciting new project that will update the Wiltshire Museum collections database with the results of the latest archaeological research. Supported by Arts Council England’s…
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Digital Curious Kids: Zoom like an Egyptian
Prior to lockdown we were really enjoying hosting our Curious Kids sessions for under 5’s and their grown ups. We have missed all those eager…
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Holiday Activities: Egyptian Themed
Egyptian themed art and craft activities, linked to our Out of Egypt exhibition. What can we find out about the Ancient Egyptians through their artefacts?…
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OUTING: William Smith and the Somerset Coal Canal
25th October 20202:00 pm - 6:00 pmA geology-themed walk from South Stoke to Midford led by Isobel Geddes. - NEW DATE (the original event was rained off - hopefully we will…
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October half-term
The Museum will be OPEN on the following days during the October school holidays. Pre-booking tickets is recommended, if the Museum is busy we may…
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REARRANGED: Devizes Castle – Norman Stronghold to Victorian Folly
Find out more about Devizes - an online evening lecture by David Dawson. This lecture replaces the one originally scheduled for 28 March, but postponed…
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AGM of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society
17th October 20202:30 pm - 3:30 pmThe Annual General Meeting of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society (Charity number 1080096/Company Limited by Guarantee 3885649), will be held on Saturday 17…
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Devizes Ghost Walk – October 2020
Fridays throughout October and Halloween, join local historian John Girvan on a Ghost Walk – and dowse the gallows site – if you dare!. Pre-booking…
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OUTING: William Smith and the Somerset Coal Canal
3rd October 20202:00 pm - 6:00 pmA geology-themed walk from South Stoke to Midford led by Isobel Geddes. Meet: 2pm outside Southstoke church BA2 7DX, where there is parking around the…
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Devizes Ghost Walk – October 2020
Join local historian John Girvan on this Ghost Walk – and dowse the gallows site – if you dare! Pre-booking ESSENTIAL. For adults (£6.50) and…
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Devizes Ghost Walk – September 2020
Join local historian John Girvan on this Ghost Walk – and dowse the gallows site – if you dare! Pre-booking ESSENTIAL. For adults (£6.50) and…
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GEOLOGY THEMED OUTING: Bradford on Avon
19th September 20202:00 pm - 5:00 pm*NEW DATE - SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER* *SOLD OUT* Led by Isobel Geddes, Project Officer for the Wiltshire Geology Group and a WANHS member. This is…
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Stonehenge Landscape Walk – September 2020
Information updated for September as a COVID-safe event Learn more about the objects and people from the time of Stonehenge and the landscape they inhabited…
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CANCELLED: A Behind The Scenes Tour of Wiltshire Museum (for members only)
This tour, Led by Director David Dawson is only for members of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. It provides an excellent overview of…
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CANCELLED: Curious Kids: Archaeology
Cancelled due to Covid-19. Come along for 50 minutes of stories and multi-sensory fun for families with curious minds – for children ages 2 to…
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POSTPONED: EVENING WALK: Exploring the Upper By Brook Valley
30th June 20206:00 pm - 8:00 pmPOSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 Led by Isobel Geddes, Project Officer for the Wiltshire Geology Group and WANHS member. Walk to Slaughterford on a riverside footpath…
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CANCELLED: Curious Kids – Moonrakers
Cancelled due to COVID-19. We hope we may be able to run a similar session in the future. Come along for 50 minutes of stories…
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CANCELLED: A Behind The Scenes Tour of Wiltshire Museum (for members only)
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. Ticket Holders have been contacted. This tour, Led by Director David Dawson is only for members of the Wiltshire Archaeological and…
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Late May Bank Holiday weekend
Opening Hours for the late-May Bank Holiday weekend: Saturday 23 May - OPEN 10am to 5pm Sunday 24 May - OPEN noon to 4pm Monday…
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The Lacock Cup: a Medieval silver master-piece from St Cyriac’s Church
The Lacock Cup is a masterpiece of Medieval English silver. It is a unique survival and was cared for by St Cyriac's Church in Lacock…
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Stonehenge Landscape Walk – May 2020: POSTPONED
This event has been postponed and ticket holders contacted. Learn more about the objects and people from the time of Stonehenge and the landscape they…
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WW2 in Devizes: A Day in the Life of a German Prisoner of War in Devizes
An online talk by Museum Director, David Dawson, about a Prisoner of War 'Diary' in the Museum collections. The 'Diary' is beautifully illustrated and was…