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Over the course of its long history, Corsham has witnessed treachery, murder, intrigue, cloth-making, stone-blasting, an explosion loud enough to have been heard in Bath (they stored a lot of gunpowder at 42, High Street in the 17th Century, but they weren’t very good at it), the composition of beautiful music, frequent visits by film and television crews, and numerous acts of architectural genius.
To walk through Corsham is not only to walk through English history, but also to see some of the finest examples of British architecture. This guide book describes the history and development of an ancient British town, from the Romans’ first visit to the present day, all in the space of two beautiful – and undemanding – walks.