A guided session led by Keepsake founders Sam and Sarah, to discover how to turn a ‘box of memories’ about one ancestor into the beginnings of an immersive biography. By the end of the session, you will have the beginnings of a digital life story you can continue at home and share once complete. BRLSI...
Tag: History
Keepsake webinar
Join Sarah and Sam, founders of Keepsake Family History, for a free live webinar introducing the app and the story behind it. Find out how to turn family photographs, handwritten letters, recipes, memories, GEDCOM files and more into shareable ancestor biographies with a live demo, Q&A session and a limited early access code for attendees.
Heritage Open Day at REME Museum
Free entry and a special Day in the Life Trail exploring the everyday lives of WW2 soldiers. In addition, you will have access to all of the permanent exhibition galleries, special exhibition With Spanners Descending, annual Sportsfest Family Trail, play park, gardens and cafe.
Frank Cottrell-Boyce at Topping & Co.
Frank will be discussing his new book, A British Childhood with John McLay. The book tells the story of 21st century childhoods in Britain with stories of real lives in homes, libraries, schools and the streets across the country.
Festival of Transport at Avon Valley Railway
Featuring vintage vehicles, cycles and entertainment, steam and heritage diesel train services, heritage bus service from Keynsham railway station, display by Austin 7 Club, trade stands, and classic railway and transport films in static carriage ‘Rose’.
Neptunalia at The Roman Baths
Neptune’s festival links to the sea and rivers – make a special sea beasts mosaic.
Friendly Faces trail at the Roman Baths
Search for the friendly faces of Lucius Marcius Memor, palace worker Sulinus and Aquae sulis resident Flavia. Discover Roman life in Bath through their every day experiences.
Windrush Day Celebration at Bath Abbey
With artwork by Paula Ogun Hector and Samantha Walker to celebrate the Windrush generation and their descendants and work by local families and students who have been finding out about the importance of Windrush Day. In addition, on 22 June, there will be a series of public talks throughout the afternoon by members of the...
1950s Canal Fair
Celebrating 75 years of the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust with dancing, boat craft displays, free boat trips, music, children’s activities, barbecue and refreshments, as well as a cake competition (1950’s or boat themed cakes).
Half Term at Mompesson House
With bonnet trimming and Regency letter writing activities, spring-themed spotter trail, outdoor games and activities in the garden, including child-sized croquet.
Chalke Valley History Festival
With talks, music, reenactments, food and drink, workshops, children’s activities, immersive history, performances and more..
Cold War Week at The Tank Museum
Take a guided tour inside the Chieftain tank and find out what life was like for the crews that served in them – from how to load the gun, how to make tea, and where to go to the toilet! Plus, hear from experts and handle Cold War equipment, including everyday personal kit such as...
Archaeology Adventures at the Roman Baths
Dig for Roman artefacts (replicas) in a special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures just like a real archaeologist Sessions at 11am and 12pm.
Clay Modelling Workshop at the Roman Baths
Draw creativity from the museum’s collection, sparking ideas for your own creations, have an exclusive tour of the Roman Baths, learn to use modelling clay and tools, creating a series of models inspired by the museum’s exhibits, and discover the lives and culture of Roman Britain, gaining insight into the historical context of your creations....
Mach2 Motor Show at Aerospace Bristol
See classic cars, racing cars, vintage buses, military vehicles, motorbikes and more, alongside amazing aircraft and the historic hangars of the former Filton Airfield. Included with standard admission.
World Heritage Day 2026
This year’s theme is the Social Aspect of Bath – from grand gatherings to everyday moments, discover how people have shaped the city across centuries with a variety of hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, guided city walks, entertainment and more. There will b teams from the The Roman Baths, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath Abbey, No1...
Bonnets and Bicorns at No1 Royal Crescent
Make and decorate your own Georgian-style hat to take home. Drop in craft, free with museum admission (children enter the museum free with a paying adult).
Lights! Camera! Action! at Museum of Bath at Work
Films and talks, a book of original research and fascinating stories about the history of cinemas in the area. Mr Harold Willis, a projectionist at the Beau Nash cinema will present anecdotes and memories. There will also be a special film screening of Cinema Paradiso at the Little Theatre Cinema on 17 May as well...
Bath and the 1926 General Strike
Commemorating the centenary of the 1926 General Strike and what happened in Bath with Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock, and Bath Trades Council. Learn about the untold story of Bath and industrial unrest through displays, talks, and films.
Patchwork of Bath at The Museum of Bath at Work
Using images from the Museum’s collections as well as any you choose to bring to create collages based on different themes. The finished pieces will be displayed in the Museum for everyone to enjoy. No artistic experience necessary. Anyone who contributes a photograph for display will receive free entry to the rest of the Museum, and...
Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge at Chippenham Museum
Marking the 400th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition celebrates wide-ranging pursuits and scientific interests of John Aubrey, the famous seventeenth century antiquarian, scientist, and biographer. The exhibition will feature significant loans from across the country. Part of the Chippenham – Our History project.