| Comunity | Date | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 1753 AD | Ruth Pierce of Potterne fell down dead in Devizes Market Place after asking to be struck down dead if she was lying during a dispute with two other women | |
| Hullavington | 1753 AD | Quakers have a meeting place |
| Melksham | 1753 AD | Following turnpiking the road from London to Bath is re-routed through Melksham |