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Here's an #EYAAnimals drawing from the notebook of Edward Pleydell Bouverie of Longford Castle, aged 11 in 1829. It's a precarious-looking stepladder against a giraffe's head. As you do. Edward was later a Liberal politician & President of the Poor Law Board
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“The smallpox has gone out of late, perhaps it may be followed by the great”, so wrote Byron in the early 19th century. Hear Dr Tim Mason talk about the history of smallpox and its eradication (but is it really gone?) on Friday 27 May 10.30am. Book your place now! Admission £4

Taking in the remarkable Edward Jenner, we’re hosting a talk by Dr Tim Mason charting the history of the smallpox disease from the earliest records in the times of the Pharaoh Ramses V to its eradication in the 20th C. But is it really gone? Book now for Friday 27 May 10.30am £4

Today's #ExploreYourArchive theme is #GoingDigital. In a recent blog archivist Max discusses the importance of digital preservation & details some of the challenges we continue to face: https://t.co/sDG4eIfcBn
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#OnThisDay 1695 John Bevis was born in #Salisbury. In 1731 he discovered the Crab Nebula & in 1737 observed Venus eclipsing Mercury, the only recorded observation of one planet eclipsing another. This pic is from his star atlas Uranographia Britannica of 1750 #ExploreYourArchive

#OnThisDay 1919 a national day of peace was held to mark the end of World War 1. #Corsham Court hosted a children's sports day & refreshments. In 2019 the event was recreated as part of centenary celebrations. Here's the court on a non-festival day, c.1905
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#OnThisDay 1811 architect George Gilbert Scott was born. His #Wiltshire works include Savernake Hospital (1871–2) & Christ Church #Swindon. He also restored the Trinity Chapel & choir stalls of @SalisburyCath to how they looked pre-James Wyatt's alterations #ExploreYourArchive

Here's a cautionary transport-themed tale for a Friday morning. Back in the days of stagecoaches a postillion rider drowned at #Wylye after he fell into the river riding over the bumpy bridge. This statue was placed in his honour, complete with coaching horn
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It’s the last day of British Science Week today and we hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have. Congratulations to our @wiltslibraries colleagues for their hard work & creativity
Why not let them know what you enjoyed most, or how you celebrated.
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#OnThisDay 1870 architect Harold Brakspear was born. His restoration work included @bathabbey @Wndrcastle & the east front of the abbey at @LacockNT plus many #Wiltshire churches such as St Michael's #Aldbourne. He lived for many years in #Corsham. #ExploreYourArchive