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FIlming at Lacock

The village of Lacock, by hook or by crook, has managed to fend off developers and homeowners who want to radically alter the look of the place. read more
Eddie Cochran festivals

EDDIE Cochran fans have a whole weekend of festivities to look forward to this spring in the form of a dedicated gathering. read more
Womad music festival

MUSIC lovers have a treat in store this summer in the form of the WOMAD music festival. read more
Welcome to Calne

AMID the picturesque surrounding hills, the old market town of Calne is a busily growing community. read more
Malmesbury Abbey

A monastery was first established on the site of Malmesbury Abbey around 640AD, but the buildings, as seen today, date from the 12th century. read more
History of Malmesbury

MALMESBURY has pride of place at the head of the list of the oldest boroughs in England. It was established in 880AD, with a charter given by Alfred the Great. read more
Chippenham Heritage Centre

KING Alfred The Great used to hunt game on the land, which is now Chippenham town centre. read more
The history of the town

IT is believed that Chippenham has astonishingly been inhabited for around 6,000 years. read more
Local area attractions

VISITORS to Chippenham have a wealth of attractions to choose from both in and around the town. read more

Archive - Thursday, 1 March 2007