The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum Talk
On the 4th March, The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum will be hosting an evening talk by Ian Smith, author of 'War on The Veldt' and a member of the Wiltshire Family History Society. Ian will be talking all about his family history and the research that went into the writing of his book, whilst also reflecting on the Anglo-Boer War on the whole.
This will be held in the 'Regimental Room' between 7pm-8pm (doors open from 6:30pm) and more info can be found on The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum website
Evening Talk at The Wardrobe: 'War on the Veldt: The Anglo-Boer War Experiences of the Wiltshire Regiment' - The Wardrobe, Salisbury
Contact
Ross Keel - Assistant Curator & Marketing Officer The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum
January 2026 Journal
.The January 2026 journal is now on-line and is available to members, who should log on and select Journals through the Members' Area. 
January
CS140 Wiltshire Jurors' lists Volume 1 - 1707-1737
This is the first of a series of transcripts of the original Jurors’ Lists record, under the name of every hundred, the name of the tithings and the names of the men in each tithing who qualify as jurors. Other information includes social status, occupation or elements of their address helped to distinguish them one from another. Information on their financial qualification is patchy, particularly in the earlier years.
There is a full name index.
This series will only be available as downloads. Click this link to go to the page in GenFair: Link to the GenFair page
Family History Day at Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Saturday 1st November from 10am to 4pm
Oct 2025 Journal (2)
The October 2025 journal is now on-line and is available to members, who should log on and select Journals through the Members' Area. 
January
Visit The National Archives
26 July 2025. Coach pick-ups in Westbury, Devizes, Chippenham and Swindon. For more details see our Coach Trips page
July 2025 Journal
The July 2025 journal is now on-line and is available to members, who should log on and select Journals through the Members' Area. 
January
Findmypast are in the Wiltshire and the South West
Findmypast are in the Wiltshire and the South West this week.
2025 Family History Day - Wilton
Wiltshire Family History Society - Family History Day at Wilton June 20th
The Book of Trades Volumes 1, 2 and 3 price reduction
Ever wondered what an occupation mentioned on a census means?
Our publications The Book of Trades Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are now only £1 each, reduced from £3 each.
The Trades covered in each volume are listed below.
See our Genfair stall to order or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Books of Trades
Volume 1 - Woolcomber, spinner, waterman, basket maker, hat maker, jeweller, bricklayer, carpenter, cooper, stonemason, sawyer, smith, shipwright, mariner, currier, apothecary, baker, straw hat maker, soap boiler, plumber, dyer, potter, type- founder, coach-maker, tallow chandler, gardener, hairdresser, comb maker, lace maker, milliner, feather-worker, gold beater.
Volume 2 - Paviour, turner, brush maker, taylor, shoemaker, trunkmaker, wheelwright, iron founder, copperplate printer, painter, engraver, statuary, brewer, cutler, merchant, brick maker, rope maker, weaver, stocking weaver, carpet weaver, ladies dress maker, pin maker, needle maker, wire drawer, paper-maker, printer, bookbinder, calico printer, tinplate worker, brazier, button maker, cabinet maker, sadler, glass blower, cork cutter, watchmaker.
Volume 3 - Attorney, bleacher, bookseller, chemist & druggist, confectioner, distiller, gun maker, linen draper, looking-glass maker, machinist, musical instrument maker, optician, pewterer, tanner.
