Julie Davis

Wiltshire's County Local Studies Librarian, working from the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre and through local libraries. Enthusiastic about local history!

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

Just done my bit to help a brilliant initiative by @RagandBoneArts to support and value #Chippenham's young people in the #creative #arts. They need your help to make it happen! Please RT @OneChippenham @ChippenhamNow @Scampycat123
https://t.co/44oTxf0PyM

[One Chippenham @OneChippenham]

#ChippEvents

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust responds to Government announcement to scrap sewage pollution legislation https://t.co/15JLNq6KbM

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

Great news, congratulations!

[Museum & Art Swindon @MuseumandArt]

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We are thrilled to share fantastic news that we’ve been awarded an #unlockingcollections grant from @ace_national!

This exciting project brings together communities and collections, adding depth of understanding to under researched collections at @MuseumandArt...

[Doorway Wiltshire Ltd @doorwayproject]

Help our cupboards are bare! We need men’s underwear (new), joggers, socks, hoodies, trainers, t-shirts, ladies’ tops, leggings, and all the food on this list is currently in short supply. All donations will be appreciated by our guests, thankyou #homeless #wiltshire

[Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton]

Flagging this for #DigPres community - we're looking for a contractor to write guidance to support the archives sector in compiling and using Digital Asset Registers
https://t.co/OqSJq6YpGe

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

Can't wait to attend, but then I am the organiser! It definitely promises to be an interesting and enjoyable day out, l am looking forward to welcoming everyone #Wiltshire #history @WiltsHistory @WiltsLibraries @hobnob_press @WiltshireMuseum

[Heritage@WSHC @HeritageWSHC]

There is a fascinating line up of talks at the Wiltshire Local History Network conference on social protest and unrest in Wiltshire! Sat 23 Sept 10am-3pm All are welcome! Find out more and book your place https://t.co/6aiEX2jNGV #LocalHistory #Wiltshire

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

Love it!

[davidbentstudio @davidbentstudio]

Wonderful and the wonder of Art meeting Aerospace too c/o Dave @davidbentstudio 🙌 From Wiltshire to the World ! @LibLocalStudies @davidpasquini33 @heathermarielit Silbury Hill to San Diego to Southern Australia 🙌

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

@LRylandEpton @VCH_London @HeritageWSHC @hobnob_press You are so kind! Yes, the sessions will start again in October following a longer than we would have liked break! Thanks so much @hobnob_press for supporting us!

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

Yep, there's definitely been a wild explosion of colour in the county recently, beautiful and very welcome, just like your photo!

[Glyn Coy @Glyndle]

This is Wiltshire this week - cow parsley and buttercups everywhere !

[Heritage@WSHC @HeritageWSHC]

A two-part blog series by @wiltsbuildsrec reveals the architectural history of the buildings of Melksham Spa. Part 2 highlights fascinating features such as oeil-de-bouef (bullseye) windows, serpentine ironwork & decorative architraves: https://t.co/bPRYmfvBWg #LocalHistoryMonth

[Wiltshire Libraries @WiltsLibraries]

May is #LocalHistoryMonth & there are lots of events taking place in our libraries to celebrate.

Drop-in to #Trowbridge Library between 10am and 4pm on Thursday 25 May 2023 to pick up hints and tips from the #WiltshireFamilyHistorySociety.

Find out more:
https://t.co/J4s6JdtUBD

[Heritage@WSHC @HeritageWSHC]

Explore the drangways (alleyways) of #Marlborough with a trail from the town's library. In the #Wiltshire dialect drang, drung, drun means a narrow passage between houses/walls. Other regional names inc snickets, ginnels, twittens & twitchels.
#LocalHistoryMonth @WiltsLibraries

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

https://t.co/nKqkIMtZsI #AlfredtheGreat

[Fiona Baskett @FMB_fiona]

The programme for #Wiltshire #LocalHistoryMonth looks great and I can't wait to take part on 22 May.
Look forward to meeting you all!👩‍✈️🛩️

[Wiltshire Libraries @WiltsLibraries]

May is #LocalHistoryMonth and there are lots of events taking place in our libraries to celebrate.

The second is In search of Pudding Brook at #Melksham Library on Thursday 11 May 2023 at 2pm.

Find out more about our events at
https://t.co/J4s6JdtUBD

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

Yay, a big cheer for our amazing #localstudies #library! @WiltsLibraries @WiltsHistory

[Heritage@WSHC @HeritageWSHC]

May is Local History Month - a perfect time to pick up a local history book! Our latest blog highlights a few crackers. Did you know you can borrow books from our local studies collections with the Inter Lending Library? Ask at your local @WiltsLibraries https://t.co/fpWudL5Ivc

[Julie Davis @LibLocalStudies]

May is here and it's time to shine a light on all things local #history. There's loads to enjoy, can't wait! #LHM2023 #Wiltshire https://t.co/6EN3f0VogF

[Heritage@WSHC @HeritageWSHC]

Let's get booking - #LocalHistoryMonth is nearly upon us and @WiltsLibraries & @LibLocalStudies have been busy organising a packed programme of talks, walks & open days. Why not start with a poet's life at Calne Library on 9th May.
#localhistory #heritage #Calne #libraries

[Wilts & Berks Canal Trust @wbctcanal]

Pewsham boat trips and pop up Cafe open tomorrow, Saturday 8th April.

#wiltsandberkscanal #canal #restoration #Volunteers #volunteering #waterways #canalengineering #canalrestoration #canallife #narrowboatlife #canalboat #canalwalk #narrowboat