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The Railways of Salisbury Plain 1880 to 1963
Our latest exhibition aims to give a history of how, why and where railway lines arrived on Salisbury Plain - focusing on Amesbury....
Jan 12


Amesbury History Centre on BBC Wiltshire Radio Breakfast Show
We’re thrilled to share that Amesbury History Centre was the featured location on the BBC Wiltshire Radio Breakfast Show last week! It...
Dec 2, 2024


Before and After Stonehenge: New Research on the Environment of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site’
We are very much looking forward to the event this weekend: Saturday 5th October Amesbury History Centre Open Public Meeting Programme...
Oct 1, 2024


Exploring the Early Prehistoric Landscape of the Avon Valley and the Stonehenge Area Open Day
About the Event Whilst we have a good understanding of the Stonehenge landscape during its phases of construction, less is known about...
Sep 21, 2024


Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to us! Today, we mark our first anniversary in our new home. Our first year has been a year of growth, including working...
Aug 22, 2024


Thank you from Amesbury History Centre
To celebrate our first birthday, we invite members and volunteers to a BBQ at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 25th. Not a member? Become a...
Aug 11, 2024

The Murder of Capt Fryatt
The murder of Captain Fryatt. Starting on Wednesday, we have a pop-up exhibition on this fascinating story. Mark Baker will give a talk...
Jul 19, 2024

National Volunteering Week
As we mark the end of National Volunteering Week, we would like to thank all our volunteers who give so much of their time to help...
Jun 9, 2024


D-Day
Opening June 6th to commemorate D-Day, we have an exhibition about Amesbury's fallen heroes during the battle for Europe in 1944 and 45....
Jun 5, 2024


The Bluestone Arrives.
From the Preseli Mountains in 2012 to the Amesbury History Centre in 2024. Our thanks to Andy Rhind-Tutt and Richard Crook and his...
May 16, 2024


Notice of AGM and Quiz Night
We will host a Quiz night on Friday, 7th June, to follow our AGM. The AGM is for members only and starts at 6 p.m., while Quiz night is...
May 14, 2024

Norman Parker
It was with great sadness that the trustees of Amesbury History Centre received the news of Norman Parker’s death. His introduction to...
May 6, 2024


Gift Shop
Since opening, we have paid out £3000 to local artists, authors and artisans through sales in our gift shop. With the summer approaching,...
Apr 7, 2024


Easter
We’re all set for the Easter School Holidays at Amesbury History Centre. Starting Good Friday, we have our Mini Pot Making craft...
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 24, 2024


Craft Pot Making
Could your little ones help us make mini replicas of our Bronze Age Pots? We have a competition for the best pots for different age...
Mar 22, 2024


100 Members!
THANK YOU FOR 100 MEMBERS! Becoming a member gives you access to great benefits. These include: · Access to café 10% discount card. · 25%...
Feb 9, 2024


David Jacques
Tickets are nearly sold out! Don't delay. You can get your tickets on our website or at the Amesbury History Centre. Professor David...
Feb 5, 2024


Her Amesbury Story
Last Chance to See "Her Amesbury Story" This will be the final week of our Her Amesbury Story before we make way for our next exhibition...
Jan 22, 2024


An Evening With Professor David Jacques & Guests
On Friday, 23rd February, we are delighted to welcome Professor David Jacques, Winner of the 2023 Archaeologist of the Year Award, who...
Jan 20, 2024
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