Archive & Library Closure

The Archive & Library will be closed on Wednesday July 27th 2011 due to staff shortage. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

WW1 Exhibition extended to 17 July!

The Devizes District Great War exhibition has been extended for a week, and will now close on Sunday 17 July. Find out more from our website.

Volunteers Needed - Archive & Library

We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team in the Archive & Library on Fridays (mornings / afternoons - or both). If you are interested, then please email (or phone) the Archivist & Librarian: e.pridgeon@wiltshireheritage.org.uk.

Devizes District Great War

A fascinating and thought-provoking exhibition telling the story of some of the soldiers from Devizes and surrounding villages who died during the First World War. The exhibition is only open until 10 July - so don't delay.

More information is available in our What's On section.

Archive & Library Closed - Thursday 23rd June 2011

The Archive & Library will be closed on Thursday 23rd June (due to a shortage of staff). We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Wiltshire Council Rates - good news!

In an interview on BBC Radio Wiltshire, John Brady, the Council's Cabinet Member for Finance, generously offered to increase our grant to cover the change in rates. This is fantastic news for us!

Newspaper report - "Devizes Museum Bill Shock"

The Gazette and Herald have published a story about the cessation of the 100% rates relief that has been given to us by Wiltshire Council. We have been informed that we will have 80% rates relief, and that we would then face a bill of £4,500 this year, equivalent to 12% of our grant from Wiltshire Council.

This is clearly a serious issue for us, but Stuart Wheeler, the Cabinet Member for Culture, and staff from Wiltshire Council are working hard to see if the situation can be resolved. We are very grateful to them for their help.