We publish an illustrated magazine entitled: The Buttercross Bulletin.   This is distributed four times a year to all members.

This interesting magazine gives members a full round-up of the Society’s activities.

Recent Issues of The Buttercross Bulletin

Civic Society Members may download and view the latest two issues of the The Buttercross Bulletin from the Recent Issue page, along with all the other available issues.

Please note this page is password protected.  Please email the membership secretary to obtain the password.

Past Issues of the Buttercross Bulletin

Older issues of the Buttercross Bulletin are available to download by members and non-members by going to the Past Issues page.  No password is needed.

We have published four books:

Chippenham Walkabout (1977; reprinted 1983)

100 Pictures of Chippenham Past (1985)

A Chippenham Collection (1987)

These books are now out of print but can sometimes be found in secondhand book shops or on the internet.

 A History of Chippenham 

A History of Chippenham from Alfred to Brunel was published on 14 March 2009. This profusely illustrated paperback with numerous photographs, maps and plans is indispensable for anyone interested in the town’s history and makes an excellent present. It covers the social history, notable families, industry, architecture, local MPs and many other topics.

The book costs £7 and is available from the membership secretary and Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre. It is also now available from the Chippenham Museum.