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80 Oaks Labyrinth unveiled at Lydiard
A lasting tribute to the sacrifices made during the Second World War was unveiled at Lydiard Park at the weekend. Eighty oak trees are being planted as symbols of strength, resilience and longevity mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Current...
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Inside the Health Hydro 16-9-2025 during the renovation.
I was invited into the Health Hydro to see the ongoing work to restore the historic building. Here are my exclusive images. ©Calyx Archive Interior views of the refurbishment underway in the historic Swindon Health HydroOriginal bricks ©Calyx Archive Interior views of...
Initial Bus Boulevard visit.
Initial Bus Boulevard visit. These are my initial thoughts on the new Bus Boulevard after a Sunday afternoon visit as a member of the public. The immediate visual impact is exceedingly pleasing, it is very nice to look at, appears spacious and it invites you to...
40 years ago the new age battle of Wiltshire took place in a bean field.
40 years ago Calyx Picture Agency followed the “Hippies” from Savernake Forest to Cholderton and witnessed the battle of the bean field. Here are the pictures. I will let you draw your own conclusions as to the violence that took place. Pictures Richard...
The Parachute Regiment marching through Penhill
Calyx Archive: Date unknown. The Paras (Parachute Regiment) march through Penhill to the St. Peter’s church on Penhill Drive. ©Calyx Archive Parachute Regiment marching through Penhill date unknown ©Calyx Archive Parachute Regiment marching through Penhill date...
The opening ceremony of the prestigious Shaw Ridge development 1-6-1984
The prestigious development on Shaw Ridge was officially opened by Mayor Harry Garrett on 1st June 1984. Among the guests were many Swindon mayors of the past and mayors of the future along with senior business people including Ralph Bernard of independent Radio...