A medieval monk may have beaten Edmond Halley to one of astronomy’s greatest discoveries by nearly 700 years. Researchers say ...
Halley’s Comet naming controversy is reshaping astronomy history after new medieval research revealed a forgotten discovery ...
Worries about impact on neighbouring schools of money for Malmesbury primary in Wiltshire, near Dyson’s campus A £6m donation from Sir James Dyson to help fund the expansion of his local state primary ...
Saint Lull was educated at Malmesbury's monastery - the Norman abbey in the town is younger but is what remains of the monastery A Cotswold town has officially twinned with a German one, both linked ...
With a population of just over 7,000, a picturesque town in Wiltshire is steeped in history and frozen in time. Malmesbury is home to the oldest borough in England and is far less bustling than its ...
The cash would go towards a STEAM centre and new places at the school Downing Street has denied claims Sir James Dyson has been blocked donating £6m to his local state primary school. Sir James wants ...
When a local historian started researching his town's abbey, he expected to uncover some surprises, but the evil nature of one character made him stand out above all others. A wayward monk known as ...
While the UK may be dominated by major cities which grab headlines, some believe the heart of the UK lies in the towns and villages in the countryside. Some towns have grand histories of famous naval ...
The tomb of King Athelstan, the first King of England, is located in Malmesbury Abbey Credit: Photo: Alamy SIR – You published an excellent photograph of Malmesbury, Wiltshire.This market town, the ...