A catalogue of the Pewsey Heritage Centre collection of over 10,000 objects is now on line, and available to search, please click here: Collection - Pewsey Heritage Centre (pewsey-heritage-centre.org.uk) to go to our Collections page.
Preserving the History of the Vale of Pewsey
The Pewsey Heritage Centre collections highlight the social, agricultural and industrial aspects of the Vale of Pewsey over the past 150 years or so, a period which includes the rise, fall and rise again of the Kennet and Avon Canal, and the Railway with its rapid links to both east and west.
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Find out about the history of the beautiful Vale of Pewsey
The Pewsey Heritage Centre collection is housed in what was once the foundry building of Whatley & Hiscock, agricultural engineers. Indeed, the machinery of this firm formed the basis for the Pewsey Heritage Centre collection. When engineering work ceased, the local history society set up a museum to conserve the heavy machinery. This has grown with items from Pewsey and the Vale into the resource you can see today.
Get ready for an electrifying journey into the heart of agriculture in the 2024 Pewsey Heritage Centre Exhibition! Delve into the rich agricultural history of the Pewsey Vale as we showcase the legendary Mr. J.H. Maggs (left), Chairman of United Dairies, and pay tribute to the pioneering spirit of A.J. Hosier. Explore our extensive collection of farm equipment and brace yourself for a whirlwind of excitement and discovery!
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Education Centre
The Pewsey Heritage Education Centre is ready to hire.The Pewsey Heritage Education Centre, is a self-contained unit comprising of a space that will sit up to 30 people, there is access to a projector, audio equipment, a screen for presentations, and there is also free wifi access. The Education Centre has its own kitchen facilites and toilet, which allows for disabled access, plus there is a decked area by the river, for when the weather permits. This facility is available all year round for hiring. Current rates are £15 an hour for the first two hours and £10 for a third hour. For more information please don't hesitate to contact us at info@pewsey-heritage-centre.org.uk. |
The Pewsey Heritage Centre offers life long learning and welcomes educational groups.
16 years and under are allowed free entry into the Pewsey Heritage Centre, accompanied by an adult.
We also have activity sheets for the younger ones so they can play Heritage Bingo!!
We have close links with local schools who have exhibited in the Heritage centre at Chistmas and Easter.