The Purton Historical Society was founded in 1967 with the aim of fostering interest in the village’s past and providing a focus for historical research and conservation. As part of these aims the Museum was started in 1990.

Calendar of Events for 2007-08:
 
2007
07-Dec Annual Christmas Social - Entertainment by J.T. Studio Soloists - entrance by ticket - price £8.00
2008
17-Jan Bob Browning: Echoes of Malmesbury - The Story of EK Cole Malmesbury
28-Feb Terry Radley: The Tower of London: Part 1 - Ravens & Yeoman Warders
20-Mar Annual General Meeting followed by Paul Booy: Tales from Newgate
24-Apr Keith Brigstock: Anti-Aircraft Searchlights in WW2
15-May Victoria Bainbridge: Victorian Wiltshire County History
31-May Summer Walk – more details later
23-Jun Coach Outing - more details later
21-Jul Tour of Local Churches - more details later
09-Sep Bill King: Dads Other Army - The British Resistance Organization Unit HQ at Coleshill
16-Oct Peter Donovan: Hounslow Heath - The Story of London Terminal Aerodrome
20-Nov Inez Gale: Loyalty House - A Civil War Ruin
05-Dec Annual Christmas Social - entrance by ticket (prices and details to follow)

Membership Details:

An annual subscription of £5.00 per person gives you access to:
  • Talks and slide shows
  • Coach outings (additional costs for trips)
  • Guided footpath walk
  • Tour of local churches
  • Six-monthly Bulletin at reduced rate
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    List of Committee Members

    Contact us to join the Society ... why not come along free to one of our meetings to see if you like it!
    Purton Historical Society meets at 7.30 pm at Upper School Hall, St Mary’s Primary School, College Road, Purton (see map)
    except June, July, August and December