Victoria County History of Wiltshire
The Victoria County History (VCH) was founded in 1899 as a national project to write the history of every county in England. At its inception, the project was dedicated to Queen Victoria, which is how it derives its name.
The VCH aims to complete authoritative, encyclopaedic histories of each county, from the earliest archaeological records to the present day, as well as topics such as topography, landscape and the built environment. Some VCH volumes were published over a century ago, while others are now in progress or planned for the future.
The VCH is now working in SE Wiltshire covering Firsdown and the surrounding areas. Their researchers are keen to hear from anyone who can contribute knowledge of the local history of our area. More details and how you can get in contact, are available here:
