Swindon Heritage Preservation

‘GWR Park: A focus for recreation and sport in Victorian and Edwardian times’ by Mary Thornton

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

GWR's Railway Village, “New Swindon", was barely half-built and the Works still modest in extent when land was earmarked for a “park” in 1844. What does this tell us about the Company, its workers and their families, and prevailing Victorian values? And what were typical Victorian and Edwardian sporting and leisure activities anyway? Mary Thornton […]

Free – £5.00

St Benedict’s Beer Festival at St Mark’s, Swindon

This external event is hosted at St Mark's, Swindon. 🍻St Benedict's Beer Festival - A Celebration of Craft  Beer & Cider! 🍏 Join us for an unforgettable day at the very first St Benedict's Beer Festival!  Enjoy a selection of 10 beers and 8 ciders on tap, plus soft drinks for all tastes!  Whether you're […]

Signal Festival 2025

Signal Festival 2025 is an external event that runs 25th July to 2nd August aimed at Swindon's young people 11 to 25. Create Signal aims to build creativity in Swindon and give young people the necessary skills and resources. We want young artists and enthusiasts to feel like they can succeed artistically in their hometown […]

Meet Mrs Smith – Signal Festival

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

Meet 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, Swindon

Join 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 […]

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