History Society: Marlborough by Gaslight

TOPIC: “Marlborough by Gaslight”

On December 2nd 1997 a “Victorian Extravaganza” was held in Marlborough High Street, which was closed to traffic. Late night shopping was made available, and a variety of stalls, displays and street entertainment provided.  Victorian Marlborough was a very different place to what it is now. The gasworks, prison, workhouse, tanneries, breweries, rope works, and railway stations are all gone but they continue to cast a shadow.

SPEAKER: Nick Baxter

Nick Baxter is a local historian, author, speaker, tour guide and Marlborough College Summer School tutor.

The Marlborough History Society warmly welcomes guests to our talks at £5.00 per person. Students are free.
Membership to the Marlborough History Society is £15.00 per annum. If you wish to become a member, please click here.