We have many lovely things for sale in our shop located in the reception area. Our policy is to purchase from local authors and artists where possible. There is a wide range of local history books, greetings cards, postcards, gifts including bags, jewellery, and children’s items which are constantly being updated. All proceeds support the museum.
Why not buy a gift or just treat yourself?
The following items are available by post from The Museum Shop.
Please email shop@athelstanmuseum.org.uk with your order.
- List the items you require on the email.
- Give us your postal address including postcode.
- Make payment by feeding our Tyger using Paypal or with a credit card. See foot of this page…
- Once we have received your order we will post it to the address you indicate.
- If you live in Malmesbury no postage is needed, we will deliver to your address and leave it outside.
Local History Books
A history of the Moravian Church in Malmesbury, starting with its origins in Prague in the mid 15th century, through its establishment in Malmesbury in the early 19th century until the closure of the church in the 1990s. 33pp
Price: £6 plus £1.60 p&p
A fascinating little book giving much information about the history behind many of Malmesbury’s street names. 28pp
Price: £4.00 plus £1.60 p&p
The true story of a murder that took place in Norton, near Malmesbury, in 1942. 56pp
Price: £6.00 plus £1.60 p&p
The story of the monk from Malmesbury who helped convert Germany to Christianity in the 8th century. He is still revered in Germany and celebrated every year with a huge festival in Bad Hersfeld – Lullusfest. 46pp
Price: £6.00 plus £1.60 p&p
All about the brief existence of Malmesbury Castle. 49pp
Price: £6.00 plus £1.60 p&p
The story of the Linolite factory, told by the people who worked there. 132pp
Price: £10.00 plus £2.00 p&p
The story of this historic manor house and the families who lived there from the 14th century through till the present day, including the link to the Washington family. 36pp
Price: £6.00 plus £1.60 p&p
A comprehesive book covering many aspects of the history of Malmesbury town: its institutions, buildings anf people. 192pp
Price: £7.99 plus £2.70 p&p
Athelstan, grandson of King Alfred, became King of Mercia in 924, and in 927 the King of all England. This book recounts his life through this very dramatic period. 110pp
Price: £12.99 plus £1.60 p&p
Walter Powell was MP for Malmesbury from 1869 until 1881. He was a very great benefactor to the town but he was most famous for his ballooning exploits, during one of which he lost his life. 38pp
Price: £6.00 plus £1.60 p&p
A large number of local Malmesbury people went to the Cleveland area in the US in the 19th century and some became very successful the the oil business. This book tell their amazing story. 38pp
Price: £6.00 plus £1.60 p&p
This book tells the wartime story of the EKCO factory at Cowbridge. The factory moved here at the start of WW2 and was involved in secret development and production work on radar.
Price: £6 plus £1.60 p&p
Aldhelm, born in 640AD, founded the Monastery in Malmesbury in 676, and was first Abbot. This booklet gives an overview of his life. 12pp
Price: £1.00 plus 75p p&p
This booklet gives an introduction to the life of Athelstan, first king of all England. 12pp
Price: £1.00 plus 75p p&p
Eilmer is reputed to have made a set of wings and have made a flight off the tower of Malmesbury Abbey in around 1000AD. This booklet tells the story. 9pp
Price: £1.00 plus 75p p&p
William of Malmesbury was the foremost English historian of the 12th century. This booklet tells of his life and works. 13pp
Price:£1.00 plus 75p p&p
The dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII in 1539 caused Malmesbury Abbey church and all the associated buildings and land to be sold. William Stumpe was the purchaser. This booklet gives an overview of this period of history. 13pp
Price: £1.00 plus 75p p&p
Malmesbury Lace Making
The book recounts the life and times of 6 Malmesbury lacemakers. 28pp
Price: £2.00 plus £1.60 p&p
This book gives a general introduction to lace and lacemaking and then describes lacemaking in Malmesbury through the ages. 25pp
Price: £2.00 plus £1.60 p&p
A CD containing lacemaking patterns.
Price: £4.00 plus £1.60 p&p
Pair of replica malmesbury lace bobbins, in a protective box.
Price: £10.00 plus £1.60 p&p
Others…
A wooden bookmark featuring a picture of the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
Price: £2.00 plus 75p p&p
A set of the following five booklets: Aldhelm, Athelstan, William of Malmesbury, Eilmer the flying monk, and William Stumpe(Dissolution of Monasteries), plus a Thomas Hobbes bookmark – saving £2.90 on p&p compared with buying them separately.
Price: £7.00 plus £1.60 p&p
A set of four coasters, each approx. 9×9cm. Each with a local Malmesbury scene, painted by local artist Chris Juson.
Price: £10.00 plus £1.60 p&p
Four greetings cards of local scenes, with envelopes. Our selection from those in this picture.
Price: £10.00 plus £1.60 p&p
A tea towel featuring a picture of Eilmer the flying monk.
Price: £5.00 plus £1.60 p&p
