‘Royal Wootton Bassett History Tour’ provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of this Wiltshire market town. Its royal patronage was conferred in 2011 following the local tributes at the military repatriation funeral processions, which had passed through the town since 2007, for personnel brought home from Iraq and Afghanistan. In this book, Sarah and Bob Clarke guide readers around the town’s streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring some of its lesser-known sights and hidden corners.

This pocket-sized guide reveals how the town has altered and highlights the way of life for past generations. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to discover for themselves the history and the changing face of Royal Wootton Bassett.