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Wessex Week - Who was William of Malmesbury?

Fri 16-Oct 7:00 pm

£10.00

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.

History

Wessex Week - Adrian Waddingham - First Kings

Sat 17-Oct 7:00 pm

Malmesbury Town Hall

£10.00

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.

Music

Westport Sounds Festival 2026

Fri 23-Oct - Sun 25-Oct

The Three Cups Malmesbury

Join us for our third year in Malmesbury.
20 acts over 30 artists 3 venues
Full weekend, day and double bill options see below:

Full weekend: Fri 23rd 6pm - Sun 25th slot. £90

Weekend: Sat 24th 12 noon - Sun 25th slot. £80

Friday evening: 23rd 7pm slot. £15

Festival

Malmesbury Late Night Shopping

Fri 04-Dec 6:00 pm

Malmesbury's Late Night Shopping event - traffic free shopping, market, entertainment and Santa's Grotto

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