The Golden Chapter
The Golden Chapter of the Great War 1914 – 1918 The Golden Chapter was kept in St Mary’s Church for many years following its...
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Purton
Museum
and Historical Society
Welcome to Our Website
Keep up-to-date with all the latest exhibitions and news from our society and museum.
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Location
1 High Street Purton,Swindon
SN5 4AA
Usual Opening Hours
Saturday 10:00am - 12.30pm
Every Saturday, April to October
MUSEUM NEWS
Purton Museum re-opened on Saturday 1st April with a new exhibition on Purton at Leisure. The volunteers have been busy gathering a wonderful array of posters, photographs and documents that showcase the variety of social events, clubs, and activities that Purton has boasted over many years.
Who remembers the 1990 Purton Horse and Dog Show and Gymkhana when Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry visited? Or the wonderful Festival of Village Life in 1988?
Purton’s Knitting Group and Walking Group are also displaying what they have to offer and, as we look forward to King Charles III’s Coronation, we reflect on how the village celebrated the coronations of King George VI in 1937 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
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Lucy Lewis
Museum Archivist
Access Information
Purton Museum is located on the first floor of The Institute building and is accessible via stairs. Unfortunately there is no lift. However, if you wish to view any of the artefacts, please contact the archivist to arrange an appointment.
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