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South Street – a poem
I moved to Corsham when I was four, a number 3 was on the door. The house seemed large to a small curly haired boy, but Ann would be there to play with a toy. * Grandpa was coming to live with us too, in grey woolly waistcoat with a large mint or two. The grandfather...
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Meet Corsham’s new butcher, Toby Haynes
Over the last 100 years Corsham has seen a number of well-established butcher shops come and go. Many of us remember the shops of Mr Ives, the Love family, Beszants, with their slaughter house, the Royal Wilts and the North West London Meat company. In recent years...
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Magna Carta: origins and outcomes
Originally it was planned that professor of medieval history David d’Avray would enlighten us with a talk on Magna Carta to coincide with its 800th anniversary, yet being occupied at the time it was postponed until February this year. This was really a blessing rather...
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The Priory – now known as Heywood House School
The Priory, now known as Heywood House School, in Priory Street The town once belonged to the kings of the day, and was therefore known as a Royal Manor. Surrounded by forests, the Saxon kings came here to hunt deer. Corsham is recorded as having a great...
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A glimpse into the history of the Methuen Arms
A glimpse into the past history of this building may not be known to many, particularly those new to our area, so bear with us if you have heard the story before! In Tudor times this was the site of an impressive house, known as Winters Court, and in 1463 it was owned...
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