Front Cover Spotlight March 2021

SUMMER 2022

  • From the Chair
  • From the CCS’s Archive
  • Memorablia: 70 years of Royal Celebrations
  • Muddy Stilettos Awards
  • Memories of 60 years Ago
  • History of 2 Station Road
  • The Hancock Nexus
  • The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Garden party Summer in Corsham
  • Planning Matters
  • Round-up ‘Hand in Glove’
  • From launch to Relaunch
  • Another Post Box
  • Robert Tanner: From Goldsmiths to the Great Depression
  • What Lies Artily Beneath Corsham
  • Lancefield Studios
The Priory – now known as Heywood House School

The Priory – now known as Heywood House School

The Priory, now known as Heywood House School, in Priory Street The town once belonged to the kings of the day, and was therefore known as a Royal Manor. Surrounded by forests, the Saxon kings came here to hunt deer. Corsham is recorded as having a great 'Palace', and...

A glimpse into the history of the Methuen Arms

A glimpse into the history of the Methuen Arms

A glimpse into the past history of this building may not be known to many, particularly those new to our area, so bear with us if you have heard the story before! In Tudor times this was the site of an impressive house, known as Winters Court, and in 1463 it was owned...

Memories of the Methuen School

  Michael Rumsey In 1816, money was given by Paul Cobb Methuen (1752-1816) for the building of a 3-roomed school for the education of ‘poor children’. That building, in South Place, Corsham...

Introducing the Brunel Shed

Introducing the Brunel Shed

As part of an international organisation of Men’s Sheds, one has been started for Corsham and the surrounding communities. Cllr Phil Whalley of Corsham Town started the initiative and handed it over to those who attended the first meeting at the venue.  The club will...

‘Huge step forward’ for Corsham Station Campaign

‘Huge step forward’ for Corsham Station Campaign

In a previous update I reported on the decision for the Society’s Corsham Station Campaign to join TransWilts, now a registered Community Interest Company. Paul Johnson, its Chairman, was the first Chairman of the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership...

'Huge step forward' for Corsham Station Campaign

'Huge step forward' for Corsham Station Campaign

In a previous update I reported on the decision for the Society’s Corsham Station Campaign to join TransWilts, now a registered Community Interest Company. Paul Johnson, its Chairman, was the first Chairman of the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership...

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.