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Pop Goes Wiltshire!

Posted by: Blog Administrator on Sep 1, 2010

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Inspired by a recent display on Eddie Cochran at Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre this blog entry is all about Wiltshire’s links past and present with the world of rock and pop.

 Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran


To commemorate 50 years since the famous rock and roll pioneer died in a car crash on Rowden Hill in Chippenham, earlier this year Chippenham museum put on a display of Eddie Cochran memorabilia. 'Read more' to find out how many other pop stars have been associated with Wiltshire over the years...








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Snow, Glorious Snow!?

Posted by: Blog Administrator on Jan 29, 2010

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After all the disruption caused by the recent snowfalls, here at the History Centre we were interested to find out how often similar events occurred in our County in the past.

 

We’ve all heard about the terrible winters of 1813/14 when the River Thames froze and frost fairs were held. Charlote Grove lived at Ferne House, in Donhead St. Mary, and began writing diaries at the age of 18. Her entry for January 11th, 1814 states ‘It snowed very hard. Charles contrived to walk down to Mrs Cooke’s. January 20th - ‘A very deep snow. The mail prevented from coming’. January 25th – ‘I walked with my father to the sheep fold. The icicles on the hedge look like the most beautiful cut glass’.
Men digging out a locomotive stuck near Newton Tony, 1927
Men digging out a locomotive stuck near Newton Tony, 1927
To find out about other snowy winters of the 19th century, please 'read more'.






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