
Julie Davis
@liblocalstudies
Wiltshire's County Local Studies Librarian, working from the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre and through local libraries. Enthusiastic about local history!
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05-06-2017 11:26:47
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Yay, a big cheer for our amazing #localstudies #library! Wiltshire Libraries @WiltsHistory


Explore the drangways (alleyways) of #Marlborough with a trail from the town's library. In the #Wiltshire dialect drang, drung, drun means a narrow passage between houses/walls. Other regional names inc snickets, ginnels, twittens & twitchels. #LocalHistoryMonth Wiltshire Libraries



A two-part blog series by wiltsbuildingsrecord reveals the architectural history of the buildings of Melksham Spa. Part 2 highlights fascinating features such as oeil-de-bouef (bullseye) windows, serpentine ironwork & decorative architraves: wshc.org.uk/blog/item/melk⦠#LocalHistoryMonth





Can't wait to attend, but then I am the organiser! It definitely promises to be an interesting and enjoyable day out, l am looking forward to welcoming everyone #Wiltshire #history @WiltsHistory Wiltshire Libraries HobnobPress Wiltshire Museum





Just done my bit to help a brilliant initiative by Rag and Bone Arts to support and value #Chippenham's young people in the #creative #arts. They need your help to make it happen! Please RT One Chippenham Chippenham Now Carole Bent crowdfunder.co.uk/p/no7creativesā¦