Architectural Follies of Wiltshire
21 May 2026

Architectural Follies of Wiltshire

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

TALK: The talk will take members on a fascinating tour of Wiltshire revealing the stories behind many architectural follies of the county which is replete with curious buildings in many styles – Chinese, Japanese, Indian, ultra-modern, pre-historic and constructions which resemble nothing at all.

SPEAKER:  Jonathan Holt – In 2019, Jonathan published Wiltshire Follies with Amberley Publishing, the result of numerous explorations and substantial research. He is also the author of books on Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Bristol, a tour guide and Editor of Follies, the organ of the Folly Fellowship, a charity dedicated to their preservation and enjoyment. Please take a look at the charity website www.follies.org.uk. Continuing the folly theme, he has built a shell house in his garden in Bath.