Swindon Heritage Preservation

Choosing History II

Central Library Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon, United Kingdom

This FREE drop-in event is hosted by Local Studies (Swindon Libraries) at Swindon Central Library. Are you aged 14-18 and interested in history and heritage? Are you looking into GCSE options, A-Levels, degrees, placements, jobs or volunteering with an interest in history? Come and learn what roles, options and pathways are available! Speak to professionals […]

‘Harold Fleming – A Man For All Sports’ by Dick Mattick

Goddard Park School Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

This event is hosted by The Swindon Society. From its very beginnings the Society has attempted to record the social history of the area as shown by the camera since the 1850's. The collection contains photographic material on many subjects including the GWR Swindon, Swindon Tramway system, Wilts & Berks Canal, Swindon in both World […]

‘The Development of the Police’ by Graham Sutherland

Online

This event is hosted online via Zoom by Wiltshire Family History Society. Thinking of researching your family history – or need some help, then you are welcome to join our meetings (free) or contact us on swindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk or 01793 822310.

‘Role of the Online Parish Clerk’ by Nigel Chalk

Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

This event is hosted by Wiltshire Family History Society at The Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, SN1 5BG. Thinking of researching your family history – or need some help, then you are welcome to join our meetings (free) or contact us on swindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk or 01793 822310.

‘Let’s Go Shopping’ by Diane Everett & John Stooke

Goddard Park School Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

This event is hosted by The Swindon Society. From its very beginnings the Society has attempted to record the social history of the area as shown by the camera since the 1850's. The collection contains photographic material on many subjects including the GWR Swindon, Swindon Tramway system, Wilts & Berks Canal, Swindon in both World […]

‘Stratigraphy and Archaeological Dating Methods’ by Karen Adams

Online

This event is hosted online via Zoom by Wiltshire Family History Society. Thinking of researching your family history – or need some help, then you are welcome to join our meetings (free) or contact us on swindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk or 01793 822310.

Cricketers Tours and Open Doors: National Lottery Open Week

The Cricketers' 14 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

The forthcoming Cricketers tour and open doors event is part of National Lottery open week, offering a rare opportunity. It’s your chance to see some of the work of Swindon Heritage Preservation. On this tour you can step inside the beloved Cricketers building for an exclusive peek at the restoration work undertaken by us for the community.  […]

Free

‘Having a Robinson Crusoe in the Family’ by Graham Warmington

Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

This event is hosted by Wiltshire Family History Society at The Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, SN1 5BG. Thinking of researching your family history – or need some help, then you are welcome to join our meetings (free) or contact us on swindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk or 01793 822310.  

Swindon Heritage Hub in Emlyn Square

The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Join us in Emlyn Square, the heart of Swindon’s historic Railway Village for our Heritage Hub. We open the cosy Bakers for tours, talks and other activities.

‘Swindon – This Is Swindon’ by Andy Binks

Goddard Park School Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

This event is hosted by The Swindon Society. From its very beginnings the Society has attempted to record the social history of the area as shown by the camera since the 1850's. The collection contains photographic material on many subjects including the GWR Swindon, Swindon Tramway system, Wilts & Berks Canal, Swindon in both World […]

‘Why are we nostalgic about railways?’ by Philip Garrahan

Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom

Philip Garrahan will contrast Swindon’s reputation for railway engineering with its important social history. It was once a complete company town, when the outside observer could be forgiven for thinking the GWR and Swindon were the same.   The new town was built on a greenfield site with innovations in its Railway Village, Medical Social Fund, Mechanics’ Institute, Art School and much more. Our modern nostalgia about railways may overlook how distinctive Swindon […]

Free – £3.00