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RIP Sir Bobby Charlton. His visits to Swindon

RIP Sir Bobby Charlton. His visits to Swindon

The late Sir Bobby Charlton visited Swindon on several occasions, including: 20-2-1991 Sir Bobby joined in an ice hockey session with some young Wildcats and coach Daryl Lipsey. 23-4-1991 Sir Bobby Charlton holds a football masterclass at Lydiard Park. 7-1-1988 Sir...

Global James Bond Day

Global James Bond Day

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...

‘Maverick’ at RIAT Fairford

‘Maverick’ at RIAT Fairford

Top Gun’s Manetick – Tom Cruise landed at Royal International Air Tattoo Fairford on Saturday. The Hollywood royalty visited the USAF Hercules ©Calyx Royal International Air Tattoo Fairford Tom Cruise at RIAT Fairford with the USAF. ©Calyx Royal...

OTD 1993 Ram raid and 140MPH car chase along A345 to M4 J15

OTD 1993 Ram raid and 140MPH car chase along A345 to M4 J15

On this day 1993 in the early hours thieves tried to ram raid Curry’s in Marlborough High Street. A car chase ensued with speeds of up to 140MPH between Marlborough and Junction 15 of the M$. Barry Leighton reported for the Western Daily press and our pics were...