Wiltshire's County Local Studies Librarian, working from the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre and through local libraries. Enthusiastic about local history!
Chippenham, England
Joined June 2017
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Just done my bit to help a brilliant initiative by @RagandBoneArts to support and value #Chippenham's young people in the #creative #arts. They need your help to make it happen! Please RT @OneChippenham @ChippenhamNow @Scampycat123
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We are thrilled to share fantastic news that we’ve been awarded an #unlockingcollections grant from @ace_national!
This exciting project brings together communities and collections, adding depth of understanding to under researched collections at @MuseumandArt...
ALT Images: 1 – Old Golden Lion Bridge, Swindon by George Puckey, Undated, Oil on canvas, ©Artist’s Estate, Swindon Museum and Art Gallery 2 - A sārangī from India, late 19th – early 20th Century, from the collection of musical instruments at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery 3 – Ammonite from Swindon Museum and Art Gallery 4 – A Victorian carte de visite from the social history collections at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
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Help our cupboards are bare! We need men’s underwear (new), joggers, socks, hoodies, trainers, t-shirts, ladies’ tops, leggings, and all the food on this list is currently in short supply. All donations will be appreciated by our guests, thankyou #homeless #wiltshire
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Flagging this for #DigPres community - we're looking for a contractor to write guidance to support the archives sector in compiling and using Digital Asset Registers
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Can't wait to attend, but then I am the organiser! It definitely promises to be an interesting and enjoyable day out, l am looking forward to welcoming everyone #Wiltshire #history @WiltsHistory @WiltsLibraries @hobnob_press @WiltshireMuseum
There is a fascinating line up of talks at the Wiltshire Local History Network conference on social protest and unrest in Wiltshire! Sat 23 Sept 10am-3pm All are welcome! Find out more and book your place bit.ly/3Yhzm8M #LocalHistory #Wiltshire
Love it!
Wonderful and the wonder of Art meeting Aerospace too c/o Dave @davidbentstudio 🙌 From Wiltshire to the World ! @LibLocalStudies @davidpasquini33 @heathermarielit Silbury Hill to San Diego to Southern Australia 🙌
Yep, there's definitely been a wild explosion of colour in the county recently, beautiful and very welcome, just like your photo!
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A two-part blog series by @wiltsbuildsrec reveals the architectural history of the buildings of Melksham Spa. Part 2 highlights fascinating features such as oeil-de-bouef (bullseye) windows, serpentine ironwork & decorative architraves: wshc.org.uk/blog/item/melksh… #LocalHistoryMonth
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May is #LocalHistoryMonth & there are lots of events taking place in our libraries to celebrate.
Drop-in to #Trowbridge Library between 10am and 4pm on Thursday 25 May 2023 to pick up hints and tips from the #WiltshireFamilyHistorySociety.
Find out more:
wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries-n…
ALT Wiltshire Family History Society drop in poster
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Explore the drangways (alleyways) of #Marlborough with a trail from the town's library. In the #Wiltshire dialect drang, drung, drun means a narrow passage between houses/walls. Other regional names inc snickets, ginnels, twittens & twitchels.
#LocalHistoryMonth @WiltsLibraries
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The programme for #Wiltshire #LocalHistoryMonth looks great and I can't wait to take part on 22 May.
Look forward to meeting you all!👩✈️🛩️
May is here and it's time to shine a light on all things local #history. There's loads to enjoy, can't wait! #LHM2023 #Wiltshire wshc.org.uk/home/events.html
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May is #LocalHistoryMonth and there are lots of events taking place in our libraries to celebrate.
The second is In search of Pudding Brook at #Melksham Library on Thursday 11 May 2023 at 2pm.
Find out more about our events at
wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries-n…
ALT In search of Pudding Brook poster
May is Local History Month - a perfect time to pick up a local history book! Our latest blog highlights a few crackers. Did you know you can borrow books from our local studies collections with the Inter Lending Library? Ask at your local @WiltsLibraries wshc.org.uk/blog/item/wiltsh…
May is here and it's time to shine a light on all things local #history. There's loads to enjoy, can't wait! #LHM2023 #Wiltshire wshc.org.uk/home/events.html
Let's get booking - #LocalHistoryMonth is nearly upon us and @WiltsLibraries & @LibLocalStudies have been busy organising a packed programme of talks, walks & open days. Why not start with a poet's life at Calne Library on 9th May.
#localhistory #heritage #Calne #libraries
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Pewsham boat trips and pop up Cafe open tomorrow, Saturday 8th April.
#wiltsandberkscanal #canal #restoration #Volunteers #volunteering #waterways #canalengineering #canalrestoration #canallife #narrowboatlife #canalboat #canalwalk #narrowboat
