‘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 […]
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 […]
Community Coffee Mornings at the Bakers: Swindon Railway Village
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomSwindon Railway Village Community Coffee Mornings at the Bakers
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.
Railway Village Museum Tours: April-September
Railway Village Museum 34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomStep back in time at this Swindon Railway Village cottage and discover Victorian traditions. Witness the sights, sounds and smells of local community life, and learn how a Great Western Railway worker would have lived with their family living in Swindon c1901. What are the details? This 30 minute tour will be hosted from 3pm […]
Free – £5.00
Railway Village Museum Tours: April-September
Step back in time at this Swindon Railway Village cottage and discover Victorian traditions. Witness the sights, sounds and smells of local community life, and learn how a Great Western Railway worker would have lived with their family living in Swindon c1901. What are the details? This 30 minute tour will be hosted from 3pm […]
Free – £5.00
‘Swindon – This Is Swindon’ by Andy Binks
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 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 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
Volunteer Information Session – 23rd April 1 PM
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomJoin our Volunteer Community! Help Preserve Swindon’s Heritage! Are you passionate about history, community and making a difference? Swindon Heritage Preservation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our work, […]
Volunteer Information Session – 23rd April 6 PM
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomJoin our Volunteer Community! Help Preserve Swindon’s Heritage! Are you passionate about history, community and making a difference? Swindon Heritage Preservation is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our work, […]