Melksham from the air – residents put on their history hats at association’s recent talk

Around 85 people, including 36 visitors, gathered to learn all about Historic Melksham from the Air at the Melksham and District Historical Association’s talk last month.

Showing photos from the association’s extensive photographic catalogue along with video footage, the audience were taken higher and higher via the church roof to factory chimneys, paramotors, planes and drones.

“There is a link with EastEnders here because Aerofilms, who took the photo of the Avon, also took the composite aerial photos for the original title sequence for EastEnders,” explained chair of the association, Paul Carter.

To begin the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the group’s next event will be a walk led by association chair Paul Carter, highlighting Melksham’s efforts on the ‘home front’ during those six war years.

This free walk will meet in the Assembly Hall on Thursday 17th April, at 7pm and set off shortly after.

“For those unable to walk but who wish to be involved, teas and coffees will be served whilst we walk, with literature available so you don’t miss out,” Paul added.

The group’s full programme continues to be available via their website: https://www.melkshamhistoricalassociation.org/