Holy Cross Church, Seend
Student volunteer Anna takes a look at Holy Cross Church in Seend... Holy Cross Church, is a Grade 1 listed church (in 1962), funded by John Stokys and dating from around 1450 with Norman remains to the low west tower. It is the main parish church for Seend village with
39-41 Long Street – who lived here before the Museum?
The Wiltshire Museum is housed in 5 buildings - 2 Georgian town houses, a Georgian school, a Victorian entrance and a 1980's gallery. The buildings have been schools, doctors and a vets and were lived in by the Beames and Waylen families. Watch this short slideshow to find out more.
Assize Court – Terry Gaylard oral history interview
In development Oral history interview with Terry Gaylard, former reporter for the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. Read more about Terry in this story in the Gazette.
Bone of crane flute
This fascinating artefact is a Bronze Age bone flute excavated by William Cunnington from bowl barrow Wilsford G23. The flute was found with the primary cremation, alongside 2 daggers, a pin and a perforated whetstone. With a highly polished finish it is clear that it was a prized object. The
The Anarchy – Princess Matilda
For Local History month, volunteer Sasha has taken a look into the complex history of Empress Matilda, who had an important role in Devizes' history ... "Perhaps a lesser-known civil war, the Anarchy (1135-1153), was a dispute between two grandchildren of William the Conqueror: The Empress Matilda and Stephen of
Boy Birdnesting
Boy Birdnesting, wood engraving by Eric Ravilious. Wood engraving, 1927. On loan from Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne. Gift of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The Westbury Horse
By Eric Ravilious, 1939 Watercolour and graphite on paper Towner, Eastbourne. On loan for the Eric Ravilious: Downland Man exhibition – September 2021 – January 2022.