Timeline events for date 1776
| Comunity | Date | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 1776 | Introduction of the 'Spinning jenny' machine to the textile industry in Wiltshire. This and other machinery used to speed production of textiles is blamed by workers for job losses. | |
| Chippenham | 1776 | First recorded inoculation against smallpox in Chippenham |
| Corsham | 1776 | The market cross irreparably damaged |
| Melksham | 1776 | A new Baptist church is built in Old Broughton Road |
| Purton | 1776 | Charity school endowed by Miriam Stephens opened to teach 20 poor children reading, writing and accounts |