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Kilvert's World Curator Tours

Chippenham Museum, 10 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HF
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Explore Chippenham Museum's latest exhibition Kilvert's World and find out more with a member of the curation team at one of four special tours on Saturday 18 September for Heritage Open Days.

Rev. Francis Kilvert's diary written in Victorian Chippenham is now sold around the world. Find out more about how the exhibition was brought together and some of the stories behind its key objects, including two of Kilvert's original diaries on loan from the National Library of Wales. Please note the exhibition deals with some adult themes.

Booking is essential for these free tours at 10.30, 12.00, 1.30 and 3.00 either online or calling 01249 705020.

Chippenham Museum is also holding a self-led tour of Kilvert's Langely Burrell as part of Heritage Open Days from 10 - 19 September. Exhibition Kilvert's World is open at Chippenham Museum until Saturday 9 October with free entry.

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