Lined up in Swindon Station about 1975 are the prototype HST and APT. Apparently the prototype APT was tried out on the Great Western Main Line, and achieved a new British railway speed record on 10 August 1975 when it hit 152.3 mph (245.1 km/h) whilst on test with the Western Region between Swindon and Reading. (More […]
ARCHIVE: New rail record of 152.3 mph (245.1 km/h) achieved! Read More »
In the days when there were carnivals all over the town Stratton held one on 18th Sept 1982. A few pictures from the Archive.
ARCHIVE: Stratton Carnival 1982. Read More »
A German V2 rocket leaves the Science Museum store at Wroughton destined for the Science Museum in London. Some protesters along the route thought it was one of the Cruse Missiles which at the time were based at Greenham Common. Selection from the Archive:
ARCHIVE: 01-12-1981 German V2 rocket at the Science Museum Wroughton. Read More »
As summer approaches so does the carnival season. Although not as dramatic as the infamous Somerset Carnivals, local carnivals draw the community together and raise much need currency for the local charities. Pics from Purton Carnival last year. Gallery: The Army on parade at the carnival.
Tis time to strat thinking about Carnivals – Purton Carnival 2016. Read More »
We have been celebrating 30 years with silence and monochrome memories. £30 years ago the Railworks shut, and the last shift departed and hooty stopped calling us to work. Just a small reminder of 26th March 1986: And the rather wet but colourful celebrations thirty years on.
A reflection on 30 years ago. Read More »
The community radio station Swindon 105.5 FM was presented the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (the MBE for the voluntary sector) by the Duke of Kent during a visit to the town. Chloe Leadbeater, a young photographer for the agency, covered the event and filed these images. She even got a selfie with Jahméne Douglas
Copy from NSPCC. Swindon Mayor Teresa Page and Swindon Town FC Manager Mark Cooper open new NSPCC service centre with some little helpers Today (Wednesday 17 September) Swindon Mayor, Teresa Page, joined Swindon Town FC Manager Mark Cooper, to celebrate the official launch of the NSPCC’s new service centre in Swindon 21 years after Princess
After 21 years NSPCC opens a new centre in Swindon. Read More »
As I sort through my archive little gems appear, pictures that throw up memories. Danny la Rue visited Swindon on 23rd June 1984, yes 30 years ago, to perform a one man show. During the time at the theatre he named a dressing room after himself. The images were taken on 35mm black and white
Danny La Rue picture and dress at Wyvern. Read More »
Horse box gets jammed under Whitehouse Bridge, the most hit bridge in UK. The compact horse transporter was empty at the time and caused traffic chaos throughout the town during the evening rush. Railtrack did a demonstration of what happens when a bus hits a bridge. Other victims
Neighhhhh you can’t go under there!! Read More »
Twenty Five years ago this week. Page 3 Girl Linda Lusardi starred in a production at the Wyvern Theatre. She has gone on to a busy TV career including The Bill, Emmerdale and Brookside. She is a regular in Celeb Reality TV shows and with husband actor Sam Kane appear in Christmas Pantos. Picture taken
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