See how Biddestone Wiltshire changed between 1900 and 2025. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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In 1086, Biddestone was recorded in the Domesday Book as a settlement with four households, held by Thorkil. (aubreyresearch.com) The village's name is derived from the Old English 'Biedinstūn', meaning 'Biedin's settlement'. (en.wikipedia.org) By the 19th century, Biddestone had become a picturesque village with a large green and a duck pond, surrounded by 18th-century stone cottages. (biddestoneslaughterford-pc.gov.uk) The parish church, St. Nicholas, features a rare 13th-century bell turret and a Norman font. (apps.wiltshire.gov.uk) In 1904, the village's population was 457, with agriculture being the primary occupation. (apps.wiltshire.gov.uk) The Biddestone Football Club, established in 1976, played in the Wiltshire Football League until 2007. (en.wikipedia.org) Today, Biddestone remains a charming village, known for its historical architecture and tranquil setting.
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