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Jun 17, 20202 min read

Gillingham's Fire Engines

Gillingham's First Fire Engine Purchased by the Vestry Committee (fore-runner of the Parish Council) in 1790 from the makers, Bristowe of...

Jun 16, 20205 min read

Gillingham , Dorset - a potted history

The earliest known settlement in Gillingham is a lake dwelling at Bay dating from around 2500 BC. During Roman times, around 200AD, a...

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Jul 9, 20121 min read

The Bishop of Sherborne Illuminates Stained Glass Panel in Museum

On a brief visit to Gillingham Museum on Wednesday June 27th the Bishop of Sherborne "threw the switch" to illuminate a stained glass...

Oct 16, 20111 min read

Paul Atterbury visits Gillingham

Paul Atterbury, well known for his appearances on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, paid a visit to Gillingham Museum on Friday 14 October. Peter...

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