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 »
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 Bobby visits Princess Margaret Hospital with Mark North aged 11. 7-1-1988 St. Joseph’s school.
RIP Sir Bobby Charlton. His visits to Swindon Read More »
Two Hundred Santa Claus hit Lydiard Park for a fun run organised by Swindon Phoenix Rotary. The run raised funds for the Air Ambulance which put in a flying visit. Gallery:
Father Christmas’ attend the fun run. Read More »
The people of Swindon celebrated the town taking part in arts and crafts. Gallery:
Many hundreds of runners and walkers took part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Lydiard Park. Full Gallery:
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WHSmith celebrates its 225 th anniversary year and pledges to raise £2 million for charity This year marks the 225 th anniversary of one of the world’s oldest retailers WHSmith. With its Head Office in Swindon, the firm is pledging to raise £2 million to be donated across three charities voted for by WHSmith employees:
Stephanie Millward starts WHSmith Race for Life. Read More »
Hundreds of ladies in all sorts of costumes took part in the Cancer Research UK Mud Run in Lydiard Park. Gallery:
Cancer Research UK Race for life – Mud Run Read More »
ELIZABETH ST JOHN – on loyalty, family bonds, love, and betrayal in the decadent Stuart Court. What was life like for Lucy St John, a beautiful orphaned girl of English high society in the early days of the rule of James 1, times of glittering pageantry and cutthroat ambition, when the most dangerous thing one
Elizebeth St. John visits her ancestral home at Lydiard Park. Read More »
