Welcome to The Highworth Historical Society
Here you can find a wealth of historical information, documents and photographs all relating to Highworth and its neighbourhood throughout the ages. From local characters to the buildings and the ever-changing face of our town and its surrounding area, it is all here. Please browse the various sections and photographic galleries to discover for yourself the amazing stories of the people and events which have made our town what it is today..
Next Lecture
28th May 2025
The Hugely Huggable History of the Teddy Bear by Dr. Gillian White
NEW VENUE: ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN
ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, HIGHWORTH, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Click here to see more information about our future events Save
This site has been designed as just one of the resources available to anyone interested in the history of this area. We have endeavoured to make finding the information you want as easy as possible and we are constantly updating and adding relevant information.
In the recent Big Highworth Awards we were honoured to receive the coveted Charity of the Year Award for 2024/25.
Well done to all the committee and our members who
make our society so special.
The Trophy is now proudly displayed in the museum within
Visit Highworth in the High Street.
HHS OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF FARM EQUIPMENT
IS NOW OPEN
Come along to the Community Centre in The Dormers to view the impressive display of farming equipment, much of which
is over 100 years old.
Free Entry.
We are always on the lookout for items or documents relating to Highworth and its surrounding villages to add to our archive. If you have anything which might be of interest to us, and you have no objection to the society copying or photographing it, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We hope you enjoy our site and happy hunting…
