We are supported by Chiseldon Parish Council who provide the venue for our museum.
Chiseldon Local History Group
Chiseldon Local History Group was formed to record and preserve objects and information related to the Parish of Chiseldon and where possible to make this
available to the public either through publications or in our museum.
Chiseldon Museum from Butts Road
Phil Harding on the opening of Chiseldon Museum, August 2004
Scout Camp at Roebuck Hill, Marlborough 1917
Chiseldon Museum from Butts Road
NOVEMBER 2026 MEETING
Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 18 November 2026 in Holy Cross Church Hall, Butts Road, at 7.30pm when we will welcome Gillian White to talk of ‘Bess of Hardwick and Hardwick Hall’.
Elizabeth Cavendish, later Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury (known as Bess of Hardwick), was a major figure in Elizabethan English society. By a series of well-made marriages, she rose to the highest levels of English nobility and became wealthy. Bess was reportedly a shrewd businesswoman, increasing her assets with business interests including mines and glass-making workshops. Her home, Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, is now owned by the National Trust and is open to visitors as a spectacular example of Elizabethan era architecture. Bess was one of the most powerful figures of the time, which included a long spell as custodian (effectively jailer) of Mary Queen of Scots. Come along and hear Gillian recount Bess’s story in her usual ebullient style.
CHISELDON MEMORIES 2027
Now available to buy from the Spar shop, Cameo's Salon,
at our meeting in November, by asking one of the CLHG committee or by emailing info@chiseldonlhg.org.uk
Do not delay as they are going fast! Cost : £7
MUSEUM
The museum is in the Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon, SN4 0NW
and is open every Saturday from 2pm - 4pm until the end of September 2026.
ENTRY IS FREE
New displays for this year include a revamped section on the Chiseldon Cauldrons, 'School Days' and 'Pubs of the Parish'. There will also be a new series of exhibits on the theme 'medicine in the past'. Come along and see for yourselves.
Use the map below or our What 3 Words are: police.retire.lied
If you enjoy history, particularly local history, why not join Chiseldon Local History Group!
Come and join one of our meetings in Holy Cross Church Hall, Butts Road, Chiseldon, SN4 0NN
at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month (except for August and December).
Annual membership is £20. If you are a visitor, there is a charge of £5 per meeting.
For our programme of speakers, please see Programme page.