The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Welcome to the History Centre, your passport to the past
The Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 5pm, and on the first Saturday of the month. Why not join us for Heritage Open Days on 16 and 17 September. For full details visit the Heritage Open Days website. Whether a first-time visitor or a regular you are assured a warm and friendly welcome from our staff who are on hand to answer your queries and help you make the most of your time in the search room.
Ahead of your visit you can search our online archive catalogue.
It is advisable to book your archives and local studies visit in advance by contacting us by email or telephone. If you have any problems or queries please get in touch by email in the first instance or telephone 01249 705500.
Latest News
Building the Past: A Miscellany for Local Historians
Come and join us for a study day looking at the history of buildings in Wilshire! The Wiltshire Local History Network and the Wiltshire Record Society are joining up to host a day full of interesting talks. Saturday 16 May 2026 10am-4pm at Easterton Village Hall, near Devizes It's [...]
Book review: “The Arundells of Wardour – from Cornwall to Colditz” by Barry Williamson
The Arundells of Wardour - from Cornwall to Colditz By Barry Williamson Hobnob Press Pages 242 Softback TIS.922 This is a book that begins at the end and sets the scene for what is to follow. Contained in this book’s pages are the centuries long story of one [...]
WBR on the airways
In February I was asked by Maggie Dee at Warminster Community Radio to speak about the work of Wiltshire Buildings Record (WBR), and my particular interest in the town. The WCR studio is tucked away next to the Civic Centre, and stepping into it, I was impressed by the [...]
