Aldbourne Heritage Centre

About

Aldbourne Heritage Centre is a local museum in North-East Wiltshire, England, next to The Crown Inn in the centre of Aldbourne.

History: It opened in August 2014, presenting objects and displays which provide insights into the history of Aldbourne from prehistoric times to the present day. It is managed by the Aldbourne Community Heritage Group (ACHG), which also organises talks and events on topics related to local history.

Partners: The Heritage Centre is a member of the South Western Federation of Museums and Art Galleries. In 2015 it was a partner in Wiltshire Museum's project "Wiltshire's Story in 100 Objects", a touring exhibition celebrating the rich history of the county, having provided an 18th-century crotal bell cast in Aldbourne as one of the 100 objects.

Exhibitions: The Centre presents a changing set of displays, covering a diverse range of subjects, such as:

the Aldbourne Cup – a finely-decorated incense cup from the early Bronze Age found in a local barrow; the geology forming the pond and village, and the legend of the dabchick and its relevance to the village; the story of Charles McEvoy's lost play "The Village Wedding" and its recent discovery; court...