Exploring the history of Malmesbury and surrounding villages

Meetings

We meet every two months to hold informal short talks by members about their chosen subject and discuss areas of interest.

Join Us

We are always looking for new members and we'll be happy to sign you up if you come to our next meeting, membership is only £10 a year. If you require any information please email us at:

malmesburyhistorysociety@gmail.com

Click here to download a membership form. If you would like to receive emails from us please fill in the form here.

2025 Programme

Wednesday 19th November 2025

Members research evening:

David Witt: Malmesbury History at your Fingertips - AI put to good use!

Writing Desk Malmesbury Abbey - Results of recent Research

Rausing Building 7.30pm

Wednesday 21st  January 2026  Triple Max! - with speakers Mike Lewis, David Witt and John O'Brien. 

Another chance to hear the extraordinary story of three generations of Max Woosnams, from Ministry to Man City to Malmesbury, and lots more besides; including a  guest appearance by Charlie Chaplin! 

Rausing Building 7.30pm

Wednesday 18th March 2026 AGM speaker tbc

News

Many thanks to everyone who came to our 10 year anniversary celebrations. The review presentation and some pictures are available under Research.