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Athelstan Museum

Capturing the history of Malmesbury

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Athelstan Museum Malmesbury

Athelstan Museum is situated in the heart of the ancient town of Malmesbury. This hill-top site has been occupied since at least the Iron Age period, and the museum displays a large range of items spanning the period from that time up to the present day. The museum is run entirely by volunteers and is a registered charity.

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Talk
17 Jul 2024 | 2.30pm
Rausing Building

The World’s Oldest Family Tree found in the Cotswolds

Read moreThe World’s Oldest Family Tree found in the Cotswolds
Talk
19 Jun 2024 | 2.30pm
Rausing Building

History of the Warden and Freeman

Read moreHistory of the Warden and Freeman
Talk
15 May 2024 | 2.30pm
Rausing Building

Finding Athelstan in Malmesbury

Read moreFinding Athelstan in Malmesbury
Talk
1 May 2024 – 1 May 2024 | 7pm
Rausing Building

Russia, 1812: Napoleon’s Greatest Defeat?

Read moreRussia, 1812: Napoleon’s Greatest Defeat?
Talk
17 Apr 2024 | 2.30pm
Rausing Building

Life in Little Somerford 1954-72

Read moreLife in Little Somerford 1954-72
Talk
20 Mar 2024 | 2.30pm
Rausing Building

Devizes Castle

Read moreDevizes Castle

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Athelstan Museum
Town Hall, Cross Hayes
Malmesbury
Wiltshire, SN16 9BZ

Tel: 01666 829258
Email: info@athelstanmuseum.org.uk

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