Swindon Heritage Preservation

‘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.

Railway Village Museum Tours: April-September

Railway Village Museum 34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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

Railway Village Museum Tours: April-September

Railway Village Museum 34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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

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 […]

Free – £3.00

Volunteer Information Session – 23rd April 1 PM

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

Join 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, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to […]

Volunteer Information Session – 23rd April 6 PM

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

Join 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, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to […]

Volunteer Information Session – 24th April 1 PM

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

Join 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, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to […]

Volunteer Information Session – 24th April 6 PM

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

Join 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, from caring and sharing historical sites to supporting engaging community events for the public. Whether you can spare just a few hours or want to […]

Railway Village Museum Tour – 30th April

Railway Village Museum 34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Join us at The Railway Village Museum to step back in time at the cottage to 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 approximately 30 minute […]

Free – £5.00