Heritage

The drains at Trowbridge bandstand

Trowbridge bandstand group seeks help clearing soil-blocked drains

The Westbury White Horse achieved four stars.

The Westbury White Horse achieved four stars.

Wiltshire's iconic white horses ranked from best to worst

Hoards of gold have been found in Wiltshire

Hoards of gold have been found in Wiltshire

Hoards of treasure found in Wiltshire after gold discoveries

An artist's impression of how the Spitfire monument could land in Trowbridge town centre.

An artist's impression of how the Spitfire monument could land in Trowbridge town centre.

Details of major new town centre monument as location finally confirmed

The Iron Duke is a historic 16-tonne, 12-foot-tall rubber-rolling calendar machine built in 1848 that helped launch the rubber industry in Bradford on Avon.

The Iron Duke is a historic 16-tonne, 12-foot-tall rubber-rolling calendar machine built in 1848 that helped launch the rubber industry in Bradford on Avon.

The machine that saved a town from economic collapse

A rare look inside the Bradford on Avon lock up.

A rare look inside the Bradford on Avon lock up.

Town's secret locations open to public for rare look inside

No. 4 Bramley Cottage sits on the Grade-I listed Hall Estate.

No. 4 Bramley Cottage sits on the Grade-I listed Hall Estate.

Historic cottage rescued after sale falls through

Trowbridge was the only place outside Bath to host the festival.

Trowbridge was the only place outside Bath to host the festival.

Jane Austen fans flock to Wiltshire town for celebration

Jennifer and Pater Mayell at Parade House who praised the owners for saving the building from a place of multi occupancy.

Jennifer and Pater Mayell at Parade House who praised the owners for saving the building from a place of multi occupancy.

Crowds visit town as historic buildings open for free

Around 130 festival-goers in Regency costume will descend on Parade House.

Around 130 festival-goers in Regency costume will descend on Parade House.

Free chance to explore one of Wiltshire's most historic homes

Looking across the lake towards the Pantheon with autumn colours, at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Looking across the lake towards the Pantheon with autumn colours, at Stourhead, Wiltshire

National Trust reveals stunning Wiltshire spot is one of its most popular sites

Marchioness of Bath Lady Emma Thynn and Marquess of Bath Lord Ceawlin Thynn at Longleat House.

Marchioness of Bath Lady Emma Thynn and Marquess of Bath Lord Ceawlin Thynn at Longleat House.

Owners of historic Wiltshire Safari Park to appear in new TV shows

Pictures give rare glimpse of 'ghost' village as huge crowds visit

Imber village was abandoned for military use

Imber village was abandoned for military use

Abandoned 'ghost' village to open to the public this weekend

A police forensics team was sent to the site to identify the woman

A police forensics team was sent to the site to identify the woman

Police called as woman's remains found in Wiltshire garden by builders

Dave Wells with is split screen Morris Minor he has completely rebuilt

Dave Wells with is split screen Morris Minor he has completely rebuilt

Vintage fair attracts hundreds with classic cars and steam engines

Long's Park Castle, at West Ashton

Long's Park Castle, at West Ashton

Cultural attractions

Wiltshire holiday home named one of UK's best

Full steam head as the locomotive Braunton travels though Bradford on Avon.

Full steam head as the locomotive Braunton travels though Bradford on Avon.

Famous steam train passes through historic station to adoring crowds

A local resident has said they are ‘disappointed’ and ‘disheartened’ after discovering litter including biscuits and shaving foam left dumped in a historic garden.

A local resident has said they are ‘disappointed’ and ‘disheartened’ after discovering litter including biscuits and shaving foam left dumped in a historic garden.

Upset at litter strewn across historic gardens

Volunteer David Peatfield has been helping to restore historic Wilts & Berks Canal

Volunteer David Peatfield has been helping to restore historic Wilts & Berks Canal

Restoration project aims to reconnect Wiltshire to historic canal

Campaign launched at Bradford on Avon train station

Campaign launched at Bradford on Avon train station

Campaign launched to restore historic train station canopy

As viewed from the Road the St George Cross on White Horse.

As viewed from the Road the St George Cross on White Horse.

Wiltshire Police

Police begin investigation into white horse St George’s cross incident

St James the Great Church in Bratton

St James the Great Church in Bratton

Historic Wiltshire church finally set to be protected after lead thefts

Christopher Cockerell's hovercraft, the SR-N1.

Christopher Cockerell's hovercraft, the SR-N1.

The incredible New Forest invention that 'could have changed the world'

Longleat house guides have joined in with some tours in Regency dress and children can get involved by dressing up too

Longleat house guides have joined in with some tours in Regency dress and children can get involved by dressing up too

Heatwave uncovers lost Longleat hospital and Regency driveway

The Devizes Assize Court

The Devizes Assize Court

Wiltshire Council

Major cash boost for transformation of Grade II-listed site

The Civil War Encampment

The Civil War Encampment

Chippenham Town Council

Cannon sets off car alarm at English Civil War re-enactment

The mound is at the centre of Marlborough College grounds.

The mound is at the centre of Marlborough College grounds.

Changes proposed for 'nationally important' monument

Work continues on developing a historic Trowbridge building that has been at the centre of public debate.

Work continues on developing a historic Trowbridge building that has been at the centre of public debate.

Dispute over historic building as works continue on 20-home development

An old mill well over 100-years-old just outside Warminster is up for sale.

An old mill well over 100-years-old just outside Warminster is up for sale.

Old Wiltshire mill on the market for £850k

A popular Bradford on Avon shop is due to close its doors next month, as the owner appeals for help to launch a new form of the beloved local spot.

A popular Bradford on Avon shop is due to close its doors next month, as the owner appeals for help to launch a new form of the beloved local spot.

Shop selling 'bespoke designs' to shut its doors as owner to start new venture

Trowbridge Cricket Club treasurer Steve Wordley Jnr, president Des Gingell and chairman Steve Wordley have launched a fundraising bid to save the historic pavilion.

Trowbridge Cricket Club treasurer Steve Wordley Jnr, president Des Gingell and chairman Steve Wordley have launched a fundraising bid to save the historic pavilion.

Cricketers rally in bid to save historic pavilion in need of urgent repair

Inside the renovations works transforming Trowbridge Town Hall.

Inside the renovations works transforming Trowbridge Town Hall.

Trowbridge Town Council

Progress made on £9 million Town Hall renovations

John started work as an apprentice in Bradford on Avon’s Weir electrics in 1962 and is still hands on in repairing meters for club members.

John started work as an apprentice in Bradford on Avon’s Weir electrics in 1962 and is still hands on in repairing meters for club members.

Stationary engine fans gather for festive Crank Up

Morris dancers bring Wiltshire village to life on Boxing Day

Morris dancers bring Wiltshire village to life on Boxing Day

Morris dancers bring Wiltshire village to life on Boxing Day

RWB Auctions has seen huge success since it opened at the start of 2024

RWB Auctions has seen huge success since it opened at the start of 2024

The rarest items to pass through Wiltshire auction house in 2024

Wilkins Micawber played by Davie Rickey

Wilkins Micawber played by Davie Rickey

Charles Dickens

'Dickensian Day' marks last hurrah at historic house ahead of sale

Parade House in Trowbridge

Parade House in Trowbridge

Open day at historic Trowbridge townhouse is set to attract hundreds

Paul Martin took a close look at an 1810 oil painting brought in by Georgie Carter Pickard

Paul Martin took a close look at an 1810 oil painting brought in by Georgie Carter Pickard

Flog It! presenter Paul Martin meets Wiltshire residents in valuation day

Paul Silk, of Wiltshire Steeplejacks, with the replacements for the two historic plaques.

Paul Silk, of Wiltshire Steeplejacks, with the replacements for the two historic plaques.

Historic plaques stolen by souvenir hunters are replaced

The CooperTires & Rubber Company war memorial was left dumped on the grass after the first attempt to move it failed in April.

The CooperTires & Rubber Company war memorial was left dumped on the grass after the first attempt to move it failed in April.

'Dumped' war memorial finally moved after public outcry

Jane Austen Festival-goers dressed in Regency attire promenade through the streets to Parade House in Trowbridge.

Jane Austen Festival-goers dressed in Regency attire promenade through the streets to Parade House in Trowbridge.

Regency finery on show as Jane Austen festival visitors come to Wiltshire town

Trowbridge Civic Society coordinated Heritage Open Day visits to The Blind House on Saturday.

Trowbridge Civic Society coordinated Heritage Open Day visits to The Blind House on Saturday.

Visitors get a chance to explore Wiltshire’s rich heritage

Box Parish Council chair Tim Walton, Brian Mathew MP for Melksham & Devizes, and Cllr Hazel Parker at the viewing points overlooking Box Tunnel on heritage open day

Box Parish Council chair Tim Walton, Brian Mathew MP for Melksham & Devizes, and Cllr Hazel Parker at the viewing points overlooking Box Tunnel on heritage open day

Village stages first heritage open day to celebrate historic links

Before and after: The Blind House cloaked in weeds, and how it looks now after being tidied up.

Before and after: The Blind House cloaked in weeds, and how it looks now after being tidied up.

Historic building labelled an 'absolute disgrace' has been tidied up

Alan Jaffray in the A&I Jaffray antiques shop in Market Place, Melksham.

Alan Jaffray in the A&I Jaffray antiques shop in Market Place, Melksham.

Auction house to sell trading stock of beloved Wiltshire antique dealers

The Trowbridge community is being urged to back plans for a Spitfire monument to recognise the town's contribution to producing the iconic Second World War fighter planes.

The Trowbridge community is being urged to back plans for a Spitfire monument to recognise the town's contribution to producing the iconic Second World War fighter planes.

Trowbridge Town Council

Residents urged to sign petition backing Spitfire monument plans

The weeds around the historic Blind House in Trowbridge have been labelled an 'absolute disgrace'.

The weeds around the historic Blind House in Trowbridge have been labelled an 'absolute disgrace'.

Historic Wiltshire building 'cloaked in weeds' labelled an 'absolute disgrace'

Scaffolding around Trowbridge Town Hall has been removed but the boarding stays for the time being as Beard Construction begins work on the next phase of internal restoration and redevelopment.

Scaffolding around Trowbridge Town Hall has been removed but the boarding stays for the time being as Beard Construction begins work on the next phase of internal restoration and redevelopment.

Work to restore Town Hall in Wiltshire town passes significant milestone

Slates have been stripped from the roof of the listed property in Bowyer Terrace and the building is open to the weather.

Slates have been stripped from the roof of the listed property in Bowyer Terrace and the building is open to the weather.

Trowbridge Town Council

Civic society ‘very concerned’ about roof being stripped off historic house

A stonemason at work in the Grotto at Stourhead House and Gardens.

A stonemason at work in the Grotto at Stourhead House and Gardens.

Historic Stourhead grotto in Wiltshire closed for repair work

Parade House was once the Ushers Brewery head offices

Parade House was once the Ushers Brewery head offices

Heritage open day celebrates 200 years of former Wiltshire brewery

Westbury Mayor Cllr Jane Russ with museum co-organiser Brenda Pyne, Sally Hendry and Liz Argent at the opening of Westbury looking back in time.

Westbury Mayor Cllr Jane Russ with museum co-organiser Brenda Pyne, Sally Hendry and Liz Argent at the opening of Westbury looking back in time.

Three-month exhibition in Wiltshire looks at history 150 years ago

The Elton John tribute band, Forever Elton, opened the live music at the centenary celebrations at Warminster’s Lake Pleasure Grounds.

The Elton John tribute band, Forever Elton, opened the live music at the centenary celebrations at Warminster’s Lake Pleasure Grounds.

PHOTOS: Fun had by all at Wiltshire town park centenary event