‘Stratigraphy and Archaeological Dating Methods’ by Karen Adams
OnlineThis 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 […]
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Cricketers Tours and Open Doors: National Lottery Open Week
The Cricketers' 14 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomThe 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
Swindon Railway Village Guided Walking Tour
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomFree guided walking tour of Swindon's historic Railway Village
Free – £5.00
‘Having a Robinson Crusoe in the Family’ by Graham Warmington
Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United KingdomThis 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 […]
Swindon Heritage Hub in Emlyn Square
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomJoin 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 KingdomThis 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 […]
‘Why are we nostalgic about railways?’ by Philip Garrahan
Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United KingdomPhilip 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 […]
Free – £3.00
Swindon Arts Fringe 2025
Carriage Works Carriage Works, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomThis external event is organised by Artsite People Places Partnership. Swindon Arts Fringe Festival Swindon Arts Fringe Festival (SWAF) returns to Swindon Town Centre for a second year and hopes […]
Meet Mrs Smith – Signal Festival
Railway Village Museum 34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomMeet Mrs Smith as she offers a tour of her Victorian Cottage at the Railway Village Museum. Actor and history addict Louise Jordan guides you through her cottage in this exclusive tour. Discover life in Swindon for a 1901 family, from a housewife who shares her busy routine while her husband is at work and the children […]
Heritage Open Days 2025!
Swindon Railway Village Emlyn Square, SwindonJoin us to celebrate Heritage Open Days 2025 on Saturday 13th September in Swindon's historic Railway Village! With a range of FREE activities you're set to discover and learn about the Village's past, present and future. All told through our heritage buildings and dedicated volunteers. Witness the sights of local community life and how it's […]
Free
‘200 Years of Britain’s Railways in 14 Journeys’ by Sherin Aminossehe
Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United KingdomThe world’s first public railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway, opened in the northeast of England in 1825 and marked the start of rail travel in Britain and across the […]
Step Back in Time: Meet Mrs Smith in Her Victorian Cottage!
Railway Village Museum 34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomBring the whole family to the Railway Village Museum for an interactive tour with Mrs Smith, a busy housewife from 1901! Actress and history aficionado Louise Jordan brings history to life as she invites everyone into her cosy Victorian cottage. Families will love this hands-on FREE experience as it brings Swindon history to life in a […]
Free