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 »
The Swindon Festival of Literature enters it’s twenty fourth year on May 1st and at the Central Library Festival director Matt Holland unveiled the festival programme. Gallery by Rachel Davis:
It’s back. Swindon Festival of Literature launched. 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.
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The Pride of Swindon Awards took place at Steam Museum. Gallery of the presentation. Pictures Rachel Davis.
Pride of Swindon Awards. Read More »
I have found some negatives shot before 1982 that show the result of a lorry overturning in Ferndale Road. Note Patel Sports shop. Could anyone shed more light on this shed load? Gallery from the archive;
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DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon has celebrated the launch of its rebranded hotel with a glitzy, Vegas-styled casino party. On Thursday 2nd March, the hotel’s newly-appointed General Manager, Adam Flint, welcomed guests to enjoy the refreshed look for a night of glamour at the roulette tables. Speaking at the party, Adam said, “It’s amazing to see
Swindon’s Hilton re-opens as Double Tree Hilton. Read More »
Holi – the Hindu Festival of Colours created a riot of colour and celebration at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre in Swindon on Sunday (12 March). The first festival of its type to be held in the town, the event was a huge success, with colour and fun becoming the order of the day. The
Hindu celebrate colourful Holi for first time in town. 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:
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The house that Jack and Jill built. The National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon is expecting a big rush of interest this weekend, as an estimated over 3000 people check out how to self build an eco-friendly house. The Show at the 67,000 sq ft centre was opened by Martin Roberts of BBC’s
The house that Jack and Jill built. Read More »
Over 400 business people and community representatives joined forces last night (Tuesday 24 January) to signal the start of a new collaborative approach to put Swindon in the spotlight as being a great place to live, work, invest in and visit. For too long Swindon has suffered from a lack of self-appreciation, despite the town
Swindon Switches ON to new initiative. Read More »
