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Athelstan Museum

Capturing the history of Malmesbury

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Inside the museum

Past Events & Exhibitions

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
Talk
8 Mar 2024 | 7pm
Rausing Building

The Knights Templar at War

Read moreThe Knights Templar at War
Other Event
1 Mar 2024 – 30 Apr 2024
Athelstan Museum

Art work produced by primary school pupils from St. Joseph’s School in Malmesbury. 

Read moreArt work produced by primary school pupils from St. Joseph’s School in Malmesbury. 
Talk
21 Feb 2024 | 2.30pm
Rausing Building

Aldelm and the Saxon ‘palace’ at Foxley

Read moreAldelm and the Saxon ‘palace’ at Foxley
Workshop
13 Feb 2024 | 10.30-12.30 and 1.30-3.30pm
Rausing Building

Bobbin Lace Making

Read moreBobbin Lace Making
Talk
26 Jan 2024 | 7pm
Rausing Building

The Hong Kong Beat : Crime and Punishment in 1980s Hong Kong

Read moreThe Hong Kong Beat : Crime and Punishment in 1980s Hong Kong
Fundraising
17 Nov 2023 | 7.00pm
Rausing Building

QUIZ NIGHT

Read moreQUIZ NIGHT
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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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