News Archive

Here you will find the news archive from our society including, new publications, trips, and more.

"Latest News" can be found on this link.

 


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 26 July 2025.  Coach pick-ups in Westbury, Devizes, Chippenham and Swindon.  For more details see our Coach Trips page

 

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The July 2025 journal is now on-line and is available to members, who should log on and select Journals through the Members' Area. 

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Findmypast are in the Wiltshire and the South West this week.


2025FamilyHistoryDayWilton

 


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Ever wondered what an occupation mentioned on a census means?

Our publications The Book of Trades Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are now only £1 each, reduced from £3 each.

The Trades covered in each volume are listed below.

See our Genfair stall to order or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 The Books of Trades

Volume 1 - Woolcomber, spinner, waterman, basket maker, hat maker, jeweller, bricklayer, carpenter, cooper, stonemason, sawyer, smith, shipwright, mariner, currier, apothecary, baker, straw hat maker, soap boiler, plumber, dyer, potter, type- founder, coach-maker, tallow chandler, gardener, hairdresser, comb maker, lace maker, milliner, feather-worker, gold beater.


Volume 2 - Paviour, turner, brush maker, taylor, shoemaker, trunkmaker, wheelwright, iron founder, copperplate printer, painter, engraver, statuary, brewer, cutler, merchant, brick maker, rope maker, weaver, stocking weaver, carpet weaver, ladies dress maker, pin maker, needle maker, wire drawer, paper-maker, printer, bookbinder, calico printer, tinplate worker, brazier, button maker, cabinet maker, sadler, glass blower, cork cutter, watchmaker.


Volume 3 - Attorney, bleacher, bookseller, chemist & druggist, confectioner, distiller, gun maker, linen draper, looking-glass maker, machinist, musical instrument maker, optician, pewterer, tanner.

 

The April 2025 journal is now on-line and is available to members, who should log on and select Journals through the Members' Area. 

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GenFair

For all our publication sales.