Heritage

Can you believe it’s ten years since the cement works chimney came down? Were you part of the gridlock that...

As September approaches and schools reopen for a new term, we thought it would be a good time to look...

When fire engulfed a building in Warminster Road in 1988, it took away a piece of popular Westbury history.  Many...

Have you ever wondered about the story behind this imposing building in Bratton Road?   Dating from 1873, as recorded...

Back in 2017 a new television show had just finished its first series on BBC Two and was looking for...

Whether you are a cricket fan or not, just about everyone has heard of the famous W. G. Grace. But...

Nearly sixty years ago the last woollen cloth mills in Westbury closed. Angel and Bitham Mills had operated under the...

The history of our roads is always fascinating. Who doesn’t wonder how a street got its name or even why...

Westbury is continuing its VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations with a series of community events this week, marking the end...

Visitors are invited to explore Westbury Museum’s latest exhibition, which delves into the history of the town’s historic swimming baths....