Flying through the air is not new to Malmesbury Abbey, as it was the site of an early attempt at human flight when, during the early 11th century, the monk Eilmer of Malmesbury attached wings to his body and flew from a tower of the Abbey which itself dates back to 700 AD. Eilmer flew […]
Flying and Malmesbury Abbey seem to go hand in hand. Read More »
Swindon Rail Works was closing and the workers put up a fight. This gallery is one of several that shows the change in the town’s employment structure. NOTE the placard in the station picture. How times have changed! Gallery:
Archive. Workers picket and protest to save Rail Works 29 6 85 Read More »
Calyx is opening up the 2 million images in its archive and wants help in building the stories behind the pictures. Swindon’s Carnival in 1985 took a route round the town. Were you involved? If so or know somebody who was contact Calyx through the website. or www.calyxpix.com Galley:
Calyx Archive: Swindon Carnival 1985. Read More »
Handsome hero Richard Ede and the devastatingly-beautiful Charlotte Peters, from the cast of The 39 Steps, made a spiffing trip to Swindon’s Steam Museum on 29 January. The pair, who are due to perform at the Wyvern Theatre from Monday 4 February to Saturday 9 February, are no strangers to steam trains. In the show
Richard Hannay takes 39 steps to STEAM. Read More »
A local lorry has become the latest victim of the Wootton Bassett Road bridge. Pictures: Courtney Brock and Richard Wintle
Wam Bang lorry stuck. Read More »
Swindon’s Brunel Centre was flash flooded yesterday by a flashmob from New College. Christmas songs and a dance routine entertained shoppers several times during the afternoon. A gallery of what you missed:
Shopping Centre flooded by flashmob. Read More »
To give Christmas shopping a little bit of extra spice, on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 December Jacob Hirsch-Holland, aka Jake the Juggler from West Swindon, spent two wet and windy days walking back and forth on a higgline stretched some 30 feet in the air between the roof of The Brunel shopping centre to
Over 350 Santas took part in the sixth annual running of Swindon’s original Santa Dash at Coate Water, to raise money for Prospect Hospice. The event, organised by the North Wilts Hash House Harriers, attracted father, mother and junior Christmases of all ages for a bracing 2.5k and 5k run around the popular country park,
Prospect Santa Run. Read More »
Mike the Knight came from his CBBC adventures to turn on the lights in the Brunel Centre. Santa arrived in his sleigh pulled by Reindeer to take up residence in his grotto with his hard working elves. The crowds were entertained by the Tanwood dancers, stilt walkers and solo artists. Gallery:
Mike the Knight turns on the lights. Read More »
Wiltshire Chief Constable Pat Geenty welcomes Angus Macpherson to the post of Police and Crime Commissioner. “I wish to congratulate Angus Macpherson as the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon. Wiltshire Police is an excellent Force with dedicated and hard-working officers and staff and a good history of performance showing a reduction
Chief Constable welcomes new commissioner. Read More »
