Pictures of A farm straddling the Wiltshire Border who does its organic harvesting the old way, was taken in 2009. The reason for the traditional methods were to provide straw for the thatching industry. Harvest time in Wiltshire. On the borders of Wiltshire and Berkshire, where once the Romans harvested grain for its army in […]
Doing it the old fashioned way at Doves Farm Read More »
In the history of Lydiard I came across these pictures taken on this day 2013 of POW ehhibition : Painting of Lydiard House by German POW Peter Probst, a 36 year old German serviceman from Koblenz who began his internment at 160 POW Camp, Lydiard Park in 1947. Peter’s Story Peter underwent a minor operation
Lydiard House painting by a “quietly spoken gentleman and a kindly man” POW Read More »
Soap (in a bottle) advertisement star Nanette Newman at the Designer Outlet’s first birthday party fashion show.
Nanette Newman at DOV birthday party 13-3-1998 Read More »
SIMON CULLERY, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FOR ART & ARCHAEOLOGY, MAKING A PLASTER CAST OF A TRENCH AT KING ARTHUR’S CASTLE ON THE RIDGEWAY.
Ridgeway dig 23-7-2000 Read More »
Protesters gathered outside Swindon’s iconic sports complex as part of a campaign to keep the sports hall / arena as part of the area’s development plans. Security at the protest was visible but discrete.
Keep Oasis open protest Read More »
The BlubirdToys Micro Pup pet make an appearance with Chris Burgin.
13966 The BlubirdToys Micro Pup pet make an appearance with Chris Burgin 8-7-1997 Read More »
Feature for Daily Express on Bluebird Toys.
12608 Torquil Norman with a range of Bluebird Toys’ for Express. 22-8-1995 Read More »
Bluebird toys opens a new factory production line and warehouse. (4387)
22-4-1987 Bluebird toys opens new factory (4373) Read More »
Her Majesty The Queen joined in the celebrations as renowned Swindon jeweller Deacon & Son marked its 175th birthday. Her Majesty attended the Old Town business on Monday 22 January to officially open a new clock workshop and visit a recently completed state-of-the-art Rolex watch workshop and meet with staff including managing director Richard Deacon
Queen Camilla visits Deacons in Old Town to celebrate their 175 years in business. Read More »
Global James Bond Day. Swindon’s history with the franchise: Roger Moore and Patrick Macnee filming at Renault Building (Spectrum) George Lazenby at signing in Brunel Centre. Pierce Brosnan, Judie Dench and Sophie Marceau filming The World is not enough at Motorola Blunsdon. Warneford Place Flemming’s home at Sevenhampton. I also interviewed Sir Roger Moore at
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