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4th June 2026
The Origin: “Dissected Maps” (1760s) In 1762, a London mapmaker and engraver named John Spilsbury created the first known example of what we would today call a jigsaw puzzle. He didn’t intend it as a game; he glued a…
21st May 2026
Illuminated Origins: From Practicality to Prayer In the early days of the written word, scrolls were the standard. However, as the codex (the ancestor of the modern book) took over around the 2nd century, scribes needed a way to…
19th May 2026
We will be having some new fire alarms installed in our main stairwell on Tuesday 9th June and access to the museum will be via the lift only. We apologies for any inconvenience caused….
7th May 2026
What is a Horse Brass In the simplest terms, a horse brass is a decorative brass plaque attached to a horse’s harness, traditionally used on heavy “draft” horses. Centuries ago, horse brasses weren’t just for show, they were amulets….
23rd April 2026
The Gaumont’s beginnings The Gaumont cinema in Trowbridge was located at 27 Fore Street and served as a major local landmark before its closure and eventual demolition. It was just one of many cinemas within the British arm of…
9th April 2026
F is for Flong A flong is a is a temporary negative paper mould used in stereotype printing often used for printing newspapers. It served as a crucial intermediate step in letterpress printing, particularly for high-volume tasks like newspaper…
7th April 2026
In July Marta Pereira will be hosting a workshop in the museum. Mamachas-Magical Dolls (Traditional from Peru) A space to slow down, create with your hands and reconnect with your inner world through fabric, thread and story. No previous…
26th March 2026
E is for Etchings 1997.89 Amongst our collection we have a great selection of etchings by various artists including 28 etchings by Cyril Henry Barraud. Before we look too closely at the artist and his work, we shall look…
