Walter Powell: MP for Malmesbury, Multi-Millionaire and Balloonist
One of the most colourful characters associated with the history of Malmesbury is the Victorian period MP, Walter Powell.
Tony will tell his remarkable story: his privileged childhood in Wales as the son of a coal mining magnate, his move to North Wiltshire to pursue the life of a country gentleman, his philanthropy towards Malmesbury people and his tragic death in a ballooning accident.
Event Properties
| Event Date | Tue 01-Sep, 7:30 pm |
| Registration Start Date | Wed 01-Jul |
| Cut off date | Mon 31-Aug, 12:00 pm |
| Tickets Available | 60 |
| Individual Price | £10 |
| Location | The Julia and Hans Rausing Building |
| Categories | Talks and Interest |