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Wessex Week - Who was William of Malmesbury?

By far the most interesting and distinguished figure in the life of the Abbey after the Conquest was the historian, William of Malmesbury.

Tony McAleavy tells the story of his life: from his childhood as a boy-monk in Malmesbury to his glittering career as a prolific writer favoured by royalty.

William lived at an interesting time and witnessed both the building of Malmesbury Castle and the demolition of the Anglo-Saxon Abbey. Tony’s talk will explore the scale of William’s achievements, his personality and the world in which he lived.

Event Date	Fri 16-Oct, 7:00 pm
Individual Price	£10.00
Location	Malmesbury Town Hall
Categories	History, Festival

Wessex Week - Adrian Waddingham - First Kings

After decades of devastating raids, Viking armies first overwintered in England in 850. In doing so, they opened a century of conflict and reaching ambition.

In Norway, Harald Fairhair rose from a regional chieftain to become its first king, while in England Alfred the Great preserved Wessex from conquest and laid the foundations for unity. His successors extended that vision, leading to the creation of a single English kingdom after Athelstan’s decisive victory at Brunanburh in 937.

Event Date	Sat 17-Oct, 7:00 pm
Individual Price	£10.00
Location	Malmesbury Town Hall
Categories	History, Festival

Athelstan Museum History Club - Making OF Malmesbury

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Free interactive workshops for children aged 4-11

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Donations welcomed

Event Date	Sun 25-Oct 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Event URL	https://www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk/events/
Location	The Rausing Building Malmesbury
Categories	For Kids, History

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Malmesbury's Greatest Rogue - The Audience Decides

Malmesbury’s rich history has plenty of heroes and heroines – and some notable rogues. It’s time to decide who is the greatest rogue of all.

Doors open at 6:30

Event Date	Sat 28-Nov, 7:00 pm
Location	Malmesbury Town Hall
Categories	Theatre, History

Athelstan Museum History Club - 1950’s Christmas

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