The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Welcome to the History Centre, your passport to the past
The Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 5pm, and on the first Saturday of the month. Whether a first-time visitor or a regular you are assured a warm and friendly welcome from our staff who are on hand to answer your queries and help you make the most of your time in the search room.
Please note that we will be closed on Friday 27 November. We apologise for the inconvenience. Information about opening times and planning your visit can be found on this website.
Ahead of your visit you can search our online archive catalogue.
It is advisable to book your archives and local studies visit in advance by contacting us by email or telephone. If you have any problems or queries please get in touch by email in the first instance or telephone 01249 705500.
Latest News
Book review: The Angel and the Cad by Geraldine Roberts
The Angel and the Cad: Love, Loss and Scandal in Regency England By Geraldine Roberts Macmillan Pages 339 Hardback This is the story of Catherine Tylney Long of Draycot House, not too far from Chippenham in Wiltshire. She lived there with her father, mother, two sisters and her younger [...]
Roman Revenge, Divine Wrath, and a Conservation Challenge
As Halloween approaches, it seems the perfect time to look back at one of the more unusual projects to pass through the conservation studio. Sometimes we have the opportunity to work on artefacts that reveal a darker side of the past. One such project involved the conservation of several [...]
World Mental Health Day: Preserving the Records of Mental Health Care in Wiltshire
Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change Each year, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage conversations about wellbeing and support. It is also a chance to reflect on how attitudes towards mental health have changed over time and the [...]
