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Amesbury History Centre

Welcome to Amesbury History Centre!

 

We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of Amesbury, the oldest continuously inhabited place in the UK. We bring local history to life through engaging exhibitions, community projects, and educational events. Explore our past and discover the stories that shaped our town!

Where History Begins

Upcoming Events

  • Beowolf & Amesbury
    Beowolf & Amesbury
    Sun 12 Oct
    Amesbury
    12 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 20:00
    Amesbury, Church St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7EU, UK
    Talk by Prof Graeme Davis of St Andrews University followed by Q & A
  • The Latest from Blick Mead
    The Latest from Blick Mead
    Mon 13 Oct
    Amesbury
    13 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 20:00
    Amesbury, Church St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7EU, UK
    Talk by Prof David Jacques FSA of University of Buckingham followed by Q & A
  • Quiz and Supper Night
    Quiz and Supper Night
    Tue 14 Oct
    Amesbury
    14 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Amesbury, Church St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7EU, UK
    Take part in the Quiz, and enjoy a hearty supper in the interlude.
  • In conversation with Dr Rebecca Marshall of Exeter University
    In conversation with Dr Rebecca Marshall of Exeter University
    Wed 15 Oct
    Amesbury
    15 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 20:00
    Amesbury, Church St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7EU, UK
    Dr Rebecca Marshall of Exeter University talks to Prof David Jacques FSA of University of Buckingham about making the Blick Mead film followed by Q & A
  • The Plantagenet Women of Amesbury & Queen Eleanor of Provence
    The Plantagenet Women of Amesbury & Queen Eleanor of Provence
    Thu 16 Oct
    Amesbury
    16 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 20:00
    Amesbury, Church St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7EU, UK
    Talk by Harriet Guinn Jennings , PhD student of Winchester University and Elisabeth HveBerg PhD student of Cambridge University followed by Q & A
  • Findings of Dry Witnams Dig this October
    Findings of Dry Witnams Dig this October
    Fri 17 Oct
    Amesbury
    17 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 20:00
    Amesbury, Church St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7EU, UK
    Talk by Project Officer Prof David Jacques FSA and Julian Piercey, doctoral student, both of The University of Buckingham. Contributions from Directors of the Dig Dr Barry Bishop of University of Buckingham and Vicki Ridgeway FSA, Director Pre-Construct Archaeology (PCA) followed by Q & A

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