ABOUT US

Welcome to ‘Our Heritage at the Pavilion’

Discover the people, places and stories that have shaped Chilton and Windlestone. Our project aims to build a complete record of the history of our town and preserve it for everyone to explore.

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WHO WE ARE

Our Place, Our People, Our Heritage

The project celebrates the history of our community and the people who call it home. Through exhibitions, events, an archive and a community space we are preserving and enhancing our history so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Preserving Heritage

Protecting the stories, buildings and memories that have shaped our town.

Bringing People Together

Creating a welcoming space for learning activities and community events.

Inspiring Future Generations

Making local history accessible and relevant for years to come.

WHAT IS IT

The Project

Our Place, Our People, Our Heritage is a project that preserves and transforms one of the town’s oldest buildings into a modern heritage centre celebrating the people, the places and the events that shaped our town.

The centre houses a flexible exhibition space, will provide facilities for the community, and host educational, and cultural events. And, is the home to our digital archive that will make thousands of photographs, documents, and heritage items publicly accessible.

What the project includes

Our work brings local history into the heart of the community, making it easier for people of all ages to discover, explore and contribute to our shared heritage.

Heritage Centre

A welcoming place to explore exhibitions, attend events and discover the history of the town.

Digital Archive

An ever growing collection available for everyone to explore.

Community Space

Flexible facilities for schools, local groups, volunteers and community activities.

Heritage Trail

An interactive heritage trail that takes you to the places that shaped our town

THE PAVILLION

A Building at the Heart of the Community

Built in 1924, the Miners Welfare Pavilion is one of the oldest buildings in town and the first community space that was open to all residents, regardless of age or gender. Historically, the surrounding park has been the centre for leisure and sport in the town, being the home for our championship winning football and cricket teams, as well as the home of bowls, croquet and tennis.

Today, The Miners’ Welfare Pavilion has been transformed into a vibrant heritage centre, staying true to the original vision of an openly accessible community space whilst creating a perfect place for the history of our town to come to life.

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A shared Project and lasting legacy

Volunteers

Researching, cataloguing and sharing local history.

Schools

Helping younger generations connect with their heritage

Community Groups

Contributing knowledge, stories and local expertise

Project Partners

Providing expertise, resources and support at local, regional and national levels.

12,500+

Archive items preserved

850+

Local stories recorded

120+

Volunteers involved

160+

Events & activities delivered

BE PART OF THE ARCHIVE

Share Your History

Do you have memories, photographs, documents or stories connected to Chilton or Windlestone?

Your history matters. By sharing your own experiences, you can help build a fuller picture of the community’s past and preserve it for others to learn from.