In Memoriam – Prince Philip 1921 -2021
It was with great sadness that we heard in April of the death of our Queen's right-hand man. Prince Philip had been part of our nation's history for so many years, that it was inevitable that when remembering such a career, local people recall the relatively short...
Press on to Wroughton ~ preserving the 140 tonne Wood newspaper printing press
In 2001, Science Museum curator, [the late] Dr. John Griffiths, stated: "The Wood press is the last hot-metal press to survive the break-up of Fleet Street and it represents the end of an era that spanned 500 years. Its preservation, in perpetuity, as part of the...
The Chairman’s Passion: Model Railways
When I was 5-years-old, I received my first Hornby Dublo train set. It was Christmas Day 1949. I remember my parents sending me to bed early on Christmas Eve. It was full of magic and anticipation for the Big Day. Little did I know that downstairs my parents were busy...
Planning inquiry appeal – care home, Pickwick
TUESDAY, 7th DECEMBER 2021 10 o’clock Room CBO1 Hartham Park marks the start of the 4-day Planning Inquiry into an Appeal by Care UK against Wiltshire Council’s rejection of their plans for an 80 bed Care Home in Pickwick. The Appeal is to be heard before Janet Wilson...
Pickwick, some aspects of life and times ~ Corsham Library display
Pickwick, some aspects of life and times is an exhibition at Corsham Library and part of Corsham Story Town. The exhibition is primarily aimed at children up to the age of 11 years old but can be enjoyed by all ages.
Decision to dismiss the appeals by Gladman concerning Bath Road proposals
The attached details are the Planning Inspector's decision to dismiss the appeals by Gladman concerning their Bath Road proposals. Click on the image below to read full report: