A history of industry in Melksham
May 19, 2020
A history of industry in Melksham created by Tara from Melksham Library using resources from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
May 19, 2020
A history of industry in Melksham created by Tara from Melksham Library using resources from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Published on Aug 7, 2019
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a medieval castle in Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset. The castle was built in two phases: the inner court was constructed between 1377 and 1383 by Sir Thomas Hungerford, who made his fortune as steward to John of Gaunt. The castle was built to a quadrangular design, already slightly old-fashioned, on the site of an existing manor house overlooking the River Frome.
Published on Aug 7, 2019
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a medieval castle in Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset. The castle was built in two phases: the inner court was constructed between 1377 and 1383 by Sir Thomas Hungerford, who made his fortune as steward to John of Gaunt. The castle was built to a quadrangular design, already slightly old-fashioned, on the site of an existing manor house overlooking the River Frome.
Widbrook Wood, Trowbridge
Published on May 24, 2019
Widbrook Wood is one of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's newest reserves, being gifted by the Alex Moulton Charitable Trust in 2016. It is a semi-natural woodland of 16 hectares. It is bordered by the Kennet & Avon Canal and the River Avon. The Biss flows through a section of the wood, which includes a mixture of ash, cherry, poplar, willow and oak trees.
Published on May 24, 2019
Widbrook Wood is one of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's newest reserves, being gifted by the Alex Moulton Charitable Trust in 2016. It is a semi-natural woodland of 16 hectares. It is bordered by the Kennet & Avon Canal and the River Avon. The Biss flows through a section of the wood, which includes a mixture of ash, cherry, poplar, willow and oak trees.
Monkton Farleigh amunition depot utilised an old stone quarry. An efficient means was needed to bring in ammunition from the railway just over a mile from the depot. In November 1937 GWR were contracted to lay the sidings and build a 1000 foot long raised loading platform complete with a narrow gauge track to carry the ammunition wagons. Outline plans had already been prepared to drive a mile long tunnel from the heart of the workings terminating in an underground sorting yard built beneath the sidings in the valley
The tunnel was designed to handle 1000 tons of ammunition daily. A detailed history can be found here. Four videos exploring the mines are below
The tunnel was designed to handle 1000 tons of ammunition daily. A detailed history can be found here. Four videos exploring the mines are below
Freshford School Solar Project
Published on Dec 10, 2018
Freshford Church School pupils present their argument for installing solar panels on their school building.
Published on Dec 10, 2018
Freshford Church School pupils present their argument for installing solar panels on their school building.
Bristol to Bradford on Avon by boat
Uploaded on Nov 19, 2018
A journey ( four boats, five trips) from Bristol harbour along the River Avon and then the Kennet and Avon canal to Bradford on Avon. Video courtesy Philip Fowler.
Uploaded on Nov 19, 2018
A journey ( four boats, five trips) from Bristol harbour along the River Avon and then the Kennet and Avon canal to Bradford on Avon. Video courtesy Philip Fowler.
Trowbridge to Bath & 2 Tunnels - Kennet and Avon Canal Cycle Ride
We took the Gravel Bikes to Trowbridge in Wiltshire where we picked up the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath to the city of Bath. We passed over the Avoncliff Aqueduct, Dundas Aqueduct and rode through Claverton on our way to Bath. From Bath we took the Two Tunnels Greenway through the Midford tunnels and back to Dundas Aqueduct to rejoin the canal towpath for the return journey to Trowbridge.
We took the Gravel Bikes to Trowbridge in Wiltshire where we picked up the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath to the city of Bath. We passed over the Avoncliff Aqueduct, Dundas Aqueduct and rode through Claverton on our way to Bath. From Bath we took the Two Tunnels Greenway through the Midford tunnels and back to Dundas Aqueduct to rejoin the canal towpath for the return journey to Trowbridge.
The Church at Chapel Plaister, between Bradford on Avon and Box
The Pilgrims’ Chapel at Chapel Plaister is a tiny, but unique part of our national heritage. It dates back to the 13th Century and stands beside what in previous times, was the principal route to the south west. This chapel is one of the few remaining examples of road side havens, which would have provided shelter and a place of worship to pilgrims journeying to Glastonbury.
The Pilgrims’ Chapel at Chapel Plaister is a tiny, but unique part of our national heritage. It dates back to the 13th Century and stands beside what in previous times, was the principal route to the south west. This chapel is one of the few remaining examples of road side havens, which would have provided shelter and a place of worship to pilgrims journeying to Glastonbury.
The Haunting History of Brown's Folly, Bathford
Published 4 February 2018 on Facebook
Browns Folly, known locally as the Pepperpot is a striking landmark and its outline on the highest ridge of the hillside can be seen from afar. The tower was built about 1845 by Wade Browne, a local landowner. The tower is currently closed and appears neglected but would afford magnificent views if ever accessible again.
Published 4 February 2018 on Facebook
Browns Folly, known locally as the Pepperpot is a striking landmark and its outline on the highest ridge of the hillside can be seen from afar. The tower was built about 1845 by Wade Browne, a local landowner. The tower is currently closed and appears neglected but would afford magnificent views if ever accessible again.
Revealing the cold war Emergency Government HQ at Corsham
A TV AM report from 1984. Published on Dec 2, 2014
A 240-acre complex built 120 feet underground in Corsham. Over 1 km in length, and 60 miles of roads, the site was designed to accommodate the entire Cabinet Office, civil servants and an army of domestic support staff in the event of nuclear war.
A TV AM report from 1984. Published on Dec 2, 2014
A 240-acre complex built 120 feet underground in Corsham. Over 1 km in length, and 60 miles of roads, the site was designed to accommodate the entire Cabinet Office, civil servants and an army of domestic support staff in the event of nuclear war.
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UK Cement - Westbury, Wiltshire C.1997
With the famous Westbury chimney soon to be demolished, I found this old VHS tape of a Blue Circle cement promotional video which I thought may be of interest. It shows what the plant used to offer in terms of service and employment in the local area. Chimney Demolition (right hand picture) |
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Village Pubs around Trowbridge
( From Gill Charlton's Historic Trowbridge)
A slideshow of pictures of some of the pubs from villages situated close to Trowbridge. The village of Rode is interesting because, although it is now part of Somerset, it was part of Wiltshire until 1937 and was called 'Road'. Holt is another village that has long been associated with both Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon.
( From Gill Charlton's Historic Trowbridge)
A slideshow of pictures of some of the pubs from villages situated close to Trowbridge. The village of Rode is interesting because, although it is now part of Somerset, it was part of Wiltshire until 1937 and was called 'Road'. Holt is another village that has long been associated with both Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon.
Bradford on Avon - Architecture and History (1981)
Alec Clifton-Taylor presented a television programmes on medieval building in a series on British architecture. Clifton-Taylor went on to present an extremely popular series of 30- or 40-minute BBC programmes including Six More English Towns (1981) which covered, in this episode, Bradford on Avon, discussing it's history and architectural character in an accessible and courteous (if uncompromising) style.
Alec Clifton-Taylor presented a television programmes on medieval building in a series on British architecture. Clifton-Taylor went on to present an extremely popular series of 30- or 40-minute BBC programmes including Six More English Towns (1981) which covered, in this episode, Bradford on Avon, discussing it's history and architectural character in an accessible and courteous (if uncompromising) style.
Hilperton through the years
Published on May 31, 2015
Published on May 31, 2015
The Bells of Westwood & Trowbridge, Wilts
Westwood are a pleasant little 6, Whitechapel 1979, replacing an old L&J ring of 4. Tenor 4-2-12 in D . Trowbridge are Wiltshire's only 12, all 1934 Taylors, but they hang in a tower that's really too small for them, the frame is on two levels. Acoustics are poor and the tenor clapper is too heavy for the bell, rendering it completely impossible to get "up right." They're a decent 12, 1934 Taylors, just in the wrong tower!!
Westwood are a pleasant little 6, Whitechapel 1979, replacing an old L&J ring of 4. Tenor 4-2-12 in D . Trowbridge are Wiltshire's only 12, all 1934 Taylors, but they hang in a tower that's really too small for them, the frame is on two levels. Acoustics are poor and the tenor clapper is too heavy for the bell, rendering it completely impossible to get "up right." They're a decent 12, 1934 Taylors, just in the wrong tower!!
Devizes - The Wiltshire Moonrakers
Published on May 1, 2011
Edward Slow (1841-1925) is remembered for writing in the Wiltshire dialect primarily for this smuggling tale in his 1881 edition of rhymes. His most popular piece, he could often be found in clubs, meetings reciting it, and the term Moonraker has been applied to all Wiltshiremen since, the Wiltshire Regiment were called the Moonies in his time.
Published on May 1, 2011
Edward Slow (1841-1925) is remembered for writing in the Wiltshire dialect primarily for this smuggling tale in his 1881 edition of rhymes. His most popular piece, he could often be found in clubs, meetings reciting it, and the term Moonraker has been applied to all Wiltshiremen since, the Wiltshire Regiment were called the Moonies in his time.
Kennet & Avon canal restoration
Published on Dec 19, 2015
Video of the canal and its restoration compiled some years ago
Published on Dec 19, 2015
Video of the canal and its restoration compiled some years ago
Holt Morris Perform 'The Wiltshire Song'
Published on Jun 17, 2013
Lead singer: Jonathan Nibbs
Visit Holt Morris us at http://holtmorris.co.uk
Published on Jun 17, 2013
Lead singer: Jonathan Nibbs
Visit Holt Morris us at http://holtmorris.co.uk
Westbury White Horse and Bratton Camp
Published on Sep 26, 2015
Great weather for capturing the activity around this Iron Age hill fort.
Published on Sep 26, 2015
Great weather for capturing the activity around this Iron Age hill fort.
Bath Green Park Station cab view
Published on Aug 24, 2014
This is an encouraging beginning for a Project which finds - to my surprise - that the Somerset & Dorset Railway has miraculously survived closure, and is operating modern traction. A Day Out courtesy of Taunton Model Railway Group's award-winning layout, and Bruce Piggott's marvellous OO gauge camtruck.
Published on Aug 24, 2014
This is an encouraging beginning for a Project which finds - to my surprise - that the Somerset & Dorset Railway has miraculously survived closure, and is operating modern traction. A Day Out courtesy of Taunton Model Railway Group's award-winning layout, and Bruce Piggott's marvellous OO gauge camtruck.
The Church bells at Imber
Uploaded on Dec 31, 2011 Bells rang again from St Giles church at Imber. |
IMBER STAYS KHAKI - 1948
Lord Long speaking fights for return of the village to villagers. Village was evacuated in 1943 and continues to serve as army training ground. |
Bradford on Avon to Bath Canal Trip
Published on Feb 14, 2017
You don't have to be a Boater to go the K & A Way to Bath - the trip boat Barbara McLellan makes the journey twice a year - "Early Booking recommended".
Published on Feb 14, 2017
You don't have to be a Boater to go the K & A Way to Bath - the trip boat Barbara McLellan makes the journey twice a year - "Early Booking recommended".
Wadworth Brewery Tour, Devizes
Published on Jan 31, 2017
Filmed 2014, updated 2009
Published on Jan 31, 2017
Filmed 2014, updated 2009
Bradford on Avon
A shortfilm produced for the BoA Tourist Information Centre
2016
A shortfilm produced for the BoA Tourist Information Centre
2016
Secret WW2 factory under Corsham contains murals
Uploaded on Nov 4, 2009The BBC go on the hunt for art 100 feet below Corsham in Wiltshire in a secret underground bunker. Olga Lehmann designed and painted murals for the workers' canteen in Bristol Aircraft Companys underground, wartime factory in Spring Quarry, Corsham using paints from the factory.
May 2006
Uploaded on Nov 4, 2009The BBC go on the hunt for art 100 feet below Corsham in Wiltshire in a secret underground bunker. Olga Lehmann designed and painted murals for the workers' canteen in Bristol Aircraft Companys underground, wartime factory in Spring Quarry, Corsham using paints from the factory.
May 2006
The Westway Cinema, Frome going digital
A documentary about the Westway cinema which planned to go digital in 2013. Built in 1974, the 350-seat Westway cinema closed down in 2016.Following an overhaul, it has three screens and updated décor – including a refurbished bar area. |
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