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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...
David Lloyd
Jun 17, 20202 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...
David Lloyd
Jun 16, 20205 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...
David Lloyd
Jul 9, 20121 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...
David Lloyd
Oct 16, 20111 min read
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