Events

The Role of Women in the First World War Warminster Library, Wiltshire 26th May  2017 @ 7pm   In this excellent talk, Emma Shelley will focus on the contribution of women during the period 1914-1918; not only considering the household, but also discussing how women got involved across the wider theatre of war. As their men-folk left them to join the front lines,

‘Keeping the Home Fires Burning’ Exhibition Crofton Beam Engines, Malborough May 17th –  June 25th 2017   Our 4th exhibit, ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ looks at day to day life across Wiltshire, when many of the men were away at war. Women were called to step into roles that were previously reserved for the men; children were called

The Role of Women in the First World War Crofton Beam Engines, Malborough 25th May  2017 @ 2pm   In this excellent talk, Emma Shelley will focus on the contribution of women during the period 1914-1918; not only considering the household, but also discussing how women got involved across the wider theatre of war. As their men-folk left them to join the front

Albany Ward: Cinema Pioneer of the South West  Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Chippenham 24th May 2017 @ 1030am   Albany Ward: cinema pioneer of the South West. Discover the story of Wiltshire’s picture palaces and the man who provided entertainments for the troops during the First World War. Talk by Ruth Butler.   Ticket Cost:

“Wiltshire Does Its Bit” Exhibition  Royal Wootton Bassett Library, Swindon 3rd – 31st May 2017   “Never before in the history of our nation has there been such a terrible war…men and women, boys and girls, and little children all over the Empire are helping with their sympathy, their works and their prayers…” Miss Douglas, Headmistress

“Your Country Needs You!” Experience – FREE EVENT Trowbridge Library, County Hall April 12th 2017 @ 1030am – 1pm   Your Country Needs You! … at Trowbridge Library for a fascinating, fun and FREE look at the First World War. Discover what happened when men volunteered for King and Country then have your photograph taken in uniform

“No Petticoats Here” – FREE CONCERT Neeld Community and Arts Centre, Chippenham Thursday 20th April 2017 @ 7pm   Following the hugely successful launch of Wiltshire at War’s recent exhibition, and due to much popular demand, WWI themed writer and singer Louise Jordan will be returning for one night, to perform material from her new album “No Petticoats

‘A Child’s War’ Exhibition The Rifles Museum, Salisbury April 8th –  June 3rd 2017   Using documents and archive images this exhibition looks at the effect of the First World War on the children of Wiltshire; it features fascinating stories about boy soldiers, fundraising, school life, and Scouts. The exhibition includes information panels with illuminating images, and

“Your Country Needs You!” Experience – FREE EVENT The Rifles Museum, Salisbury April 13th 2017 @ 1030am – 1230pm   Your Country Needs You! … at The Rifles Museum for a fascinating, fun and FREE look at the First World War with Trowbridge Museum and their WW1 recruitment workshop. Discover what happened when men volunteered for King