At a recent talk by Melksham’s history group, 92 people, including 26 visitors, listened to ‘A Tale of Two Spas.’
The talk was delivered by Simon Welch, who spoke about the history of Melksham and Holt spas.
Paul Carter, Chair of the Melksham and District Historical Association, which organises the talks, said, “Some interesting theories as to why Melksham’s efforts at challenging Bath as a spa destination failed made for an interesting evening.”
Members of the Association are due to visit St Anne’s Church, Bowden Hill, on 16th April.
The talks will then return on Thursday 21st May, with a talk about St Michael’s Church from 7pm to 9.30pm, including a tombstone trail.
Membership continues to remain open at £18 and visitors are always welcome at £4.
The full programme is available via the website http://www.melkshamhistoricalassociation.org/
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