With the launch of Sky Television the Swindon Cable network, which was run by Thorn EMI, erected a set of satellite receiving dishes in the Shrivenham Road Industrial estate. The dishes were later moved to Hawksworth,
11-4-1984 Thorn EMI satellite dishes on Shrivenham Road Read More »
For a long time I thought that I had pictured the Link Centre being built. Recently I have undertaken the mammoth task of putting my archive onto a data base, and during that I found some negatives of “West Swindon Sports Hub” being built. No wonder I couldn’t find them!
Swindon’s Link Centre under construction 22-9-1983 Read More »
In 2001 shortly after the opening of the Asda Superstore on the Orbital Shopping Park North Swindon, Brucie visited for a book signing, which proved very popular as it was in the run-up to Christmas.
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has announced his resignation as leader of the Anglican Communion. He visited Swindon in 2014 visiting Lydiard Park, Pinehurst and Arkells brewery.
Justin Welby resigns: Archbishop visited Swindon 2014 Read More »
Still Crazy a 1998 British comedy film directed by Brian Gibson (his last film prior to his death in 2004) was filmed in the village of Avebury, using the Red Lion as the focal point. Strange Fruit, a fictional rock band of the 1970s who reformed after a gap of 20 years, are persuaded to
Still Crazy filmed at Avebury 3-3-1998 Read More »
In 1983 Swindon had a second rail works; in a garage in Greenmeadow. Dave Scarrott built to-scale replica locomotives including such accessories as the fireman’s shovel.
Swindon’s second rail works Read More »
In December 1984 and January 1985 the EMI cinema in Regent Street was showing the film Ghostbusters, which seemed quite popular with the public as they queued up for the afternoon showing past the Riflemans Hotel – now the Savoy – and down Regents Street. These and other pictures from the archive will be in
EMI Ghostbusters queue Read More »
I have just received a new delivery of books from the printers Very suitable Christmas presents. Go to the order books tab and help support the Neuroendocrine Cancer UK charity.
New delivery of books Read More »
Those who have come to my site for the recipe, welcome. Please look around and see my work and help the Neuroendocrine community by ordering one of the books. Many thanks Since retirement I have had time to experiment with some Keto diet foods, and several people who have sampled them have asked me for
Recipe for Keto chocolate nut bars Read More »
I see reported in a popular daily newspaper that cineworld are about to close their offering at the Regent Circus in Swindon. I was on a tour of the building pre-opening and have covered several events there since. Nightime at Regent Circus. Pre opening tour. Swindon Wildcats evening. The film Londonalli Bollywood film that was
The demise of the Regent Circus cinema. Read More »
