Calne Collection

The Strand, Calne, Wiltshire
The Strand, Calne, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. Date: 1941

Calne Station, 1948
This photograph was taken in 1948 and shows 0-4-2 tank locomotive No. 1453 arriving from Chippenham at Calne Station in Wiltshire

Aerial image of Oldbury Camp Hill Fort with Cherhill White Horse, Cherhill Down, Calne, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Calne Station, c. 1950s
The end of the Chippenham to Calne branch line is shown in this image of Calne Station. The buffer stops are sandwiched between the main passenger platform alongside the booking office

Cherhill White Horse, Calne, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

County Map of Wiltshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

The Lansdowne Monument and Cherhill White Horse, Calne, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Black Dog Halt, near Calne, c. 1960
This halt was on the Chippenham to Calne branch line. It was used by Lord Lansdowne of Bowood House as his personal station. The halt closed in 1965

Great Western Railway motor service vintage advertising poster

The Lansdowne Monument, Calne, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Cherill White Horse, Wiltshire, England

John Bentley School, Calne, Wiltshire

John Bentley School, Calne, Victorian period

1840s Victorian Map of Wiltshire

Bell OH-58A Kiowa
United States Army - Bell OH-58A Kiowa 70-15173 (msn 40724), at Bowood House near Calne in Wiltshire, for a helicopter meet, in July 1981. Date: 1981

Cherhill White Horse (b / w photo)
5986696 Cherhill White Horse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherhill White Horse. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Public arms: Reading; Calne; Croydon; St Mawes; Rutland (engraving)
6008907 Public arms: Reading; Calne; Croydon; St Mawes; Rutland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading; Calne; Croydon; St Mawes; Rutland)

Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice (colour litho)
613682 Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice, Calne, 16 February 1878)

Calne, from the Canal (engraving)
5201918 Calne, from the Canal (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calne, from the Canal)

Edmond G. Petty-Fitzmaurice, Vanity Fair, Spy
EDMOND GEORGE PETTY-FITZMAURICE, 1st Baron Fitzmaurice (1846-1935) Lord Edmond FitzMaurice from 1863 to 1906. British Liberal politician and Member of Parliament for Calne from 1868 to 1885

Wiltshire SN11 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SN11 0

Calne Station, 1957
This photograph was taken in 1957 and shows Locomotive No. 4697 leaving Calne station in Wiltshire for Chippenham

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The waterfall known as the Cascade on the Bowood Estate in Wiltshire in summer

No. 1 Camp, Yatesbury, near Calne, Wiltshire, WW1
Entrance to No. 1 Camp, Yatesbury, near Calne, Wiltshire, during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Group photo, Yatesbury Camp, near Calne, Wiltshire, WW1
Group photo, Officers Mess Staff at No. 1 Camp, Yatesbury, near Calne, Wiltshire, during the First World War. Date: 1918

No. 2 Camp, Yatesbury, near Calne, Wiltshire, WW1
Entrance to No. 2 Camp, Yatesbury, near Calne, Wiltshire, during the First World War. circa 1918

Picture No. 10741247
Oldbury Camp Hill Fort with Cherhill White Horse, Cherhill Down, Calne, Wiltshire Date:

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Calne, a charming town nestled in the heart of Wiltshire, offers a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. As you stroll along The Strand, the main street lined with quaint shops and historic buildings, you can't help but be transported back in time. Calne Station, frozen in 1948 through an old photograph, evokes nostalgia for a bygone era of steam trains and bustling platforms. For those seeking panoramic vistas, an aerial image reveals Oldbury Camp Hill Fort standing proudly alongside Cherhill White Horse on Cherhill Down. These ancient landmarks serve as reminders of the area's deep-rooted heritage. The allure extends beyond its historical sites; it also boasts stunning landscapes captured in postcard-worthy scenes like the Lansdowne Monument against the backdrop of Cherhill White Horse. This picturesque view encapsulates the essence of rural England. Transportation has played a significant role in shaping Calne's identity throughout history. Black Dog Halt near Calne takes us back to the 1960s when railway lines connected communities across Britain. Vintage advertising posters from Great Western Railway motor service evoke memories of simpler times when travel was an adventure unto itself. Education has thrived within this community as well. John Bentley School stands tall as a testament to academic excellence both past and present – from its Victorian period origins to its modern-day incarnation serving students' needs. Delving deeper into time reveals glimpses into life during the Victorian era with a map dating back to the 1840s showcasing Wiltshire's evolving landscape. It serves as a reminder that progress is inevitable but should never overshadow our appreciation for history. Intriguingly juxtaposed against these historical elements is Bell OH-58A Kiowa helicopter imagery – reminding us that even amidst tradition and tranquility, innovation finds its place here too. Calne embodies more than just physical landmarks.