News - Pewsey Heritage Centre Pewsey Life in World War II explores the experiences of the local community during one of the most turbulent periods in history. From the impact of rationing and air raid precautions to the contributions of local men and women on the home front and battlefield, this exhibition brings to life the resilience, challenges, and daily realities of wartime Pewsey. Through photographs, personal accounts, and artifacts, discover how this rural village played its part in the war effort. The Pewsey Heritage Centre has been awarded the sum of £2098.27 towards a CCTV System upgrade, replacement windows, for the ones vandalised last year and an office PC for museum administration and CCTV monitoring. We'd like to say a heartfelt thankyou to the Pewsey Area Board for their generosity. The Pewsey Heritage Centre's 2024 display is Agriculture in the Pewsey Vale The Pewsey Heritage Centre is open for the 2024 season, with an exhibition on the Agriculture of the Pewsey Vale, with information about AJ Hosier (left) inventor and entrepreneur who created a way of milking that was more hygienic and efficient, JH Maggs (right) a farmer at Rushall who became the Chairman of United Dairies, there are also details of Organic Farming in the Vale, the mechanisation of farming, and much more. The online catalogue of our collection is now online A catalogue of the Pewsey Heritage Centre collection of over 10,000 objects is now on line, and available to search, please click here: Collection - Pewsey Heritage Centre (pewsey-heritage-centre.org.uk) to go to our Collections page. Pewsey Heritage Centre has been Accredited by the Arts Council England. The Accreditation scheme sets out nationally-agreed standards of good practice and enables museums to assess their current performance, as well as supporting them to plan and develop their services. Paul Cowan Chairman of Trustees for the Pewsey Heritage Centre: I can confirm  that an email has been received confirming our accreditation. There are a few tasks we need to do, we also have to acknowledge this award. It is incumbent on me to now thank those that have made this possible. Firstly all the trustees who have worked together on this project, Catherine Wellings for coordinating the process, Mike Asbury for the work he has done over the decades with out which we would not be here, Tim Burge for professional guidance also over decades and Heather Perry for your continual support for our cause, Pewsey Heritage Centre. I would also like to thank the many stewards and volunteers who help on a daily bases, the Hirers of the Education Room, they all play a valuable part in our sustainability. The wider community also needs recognition, Pewsey Parish Council, Pewsey Carnival, The Pewsey Hasbeens, Friends of Pewsey Heritage Centre, The Co-op Charitable funds, and the many donors who over the years have very generously invested in us. Thank you all. Finally it must be remembered the invaluable help we received through lockdown from WCC who distributed the Government assistance that kept us afloat. Thank you all G Paul Cowan Trustee Chairman Pewsey Heritage Chairman More Articles … 2023 Display of Pewsey Sports HIstory New Website Launched 2023 Opening Times Decking Page 1 of 2 Email info@pewsey-heritage-centre.org.uk Address Pewsey Heritage Centre Avonside Works High Street Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 5AF what3words.com/tell.surviving.mistaking Find us on Facebook... Visit our Instagram Account... Admission £2 per Adult, Free for 16 year olds and under WE ARE OPEN 2026 Season Opening Hours from Monday 30th March 2026, to Saturday 31st October 2025 Mon to Saturday 10am til 4pm © Pewsey Heritage Centre 2026. Visiting Building Hire Main Building Hire Whatley Building Hire Collection History Events & Exhibitions News Volunteering