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  • New Swindon and the GWR

    New Swindon and the GWR | SHP Talk by Peter Timms

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

    New Swindon and the GWR Swindon Heritage Preservation is delighted to welcome historian and author Peter Timms for a talk titled New Swindon and the GWR. This event is based on Peter’s latest publication, which offers a detailed and comprehensive history of Swindon’s railway town. As a result, the talk provides a valuable opportunity to explore the development of New Swindon through the lens of the Great Western Railway. A Talk Based on New Research During the evening, Peter will discuss the research behind New Swindon and the GWR and explain why this history is significant. Much has been written […]

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  • ‘Lydiard Ghost Stories’ by Alex Crump

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

    Meet Alex Crump, a Swindon-based illustrator and storyteller with a flair for the creative and the curious. (Writing in the third person to appear remarkably grown-up). Alex is a proud member of the Association of Illustrators (AOI) and the Society for Storytellers. His career spans from high-profile media collaborations to international education. He works alongside […]

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  • GWR Volunteer Rifles – For Queen and Country | SHP Talk by Mary Thornton

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

    GWR Volunteer Rifles – For Queen and Country Swindon Heritage Preservation is pleased to present GWR Volunteer Rifles – For Queen and Country, a richly illustrated talk by historian Mary Thornton. This fascinating event explores a lesser-known aspect of Britain’s military and railway history, focusing on the Volunteer Rifle movement and its connection to the […]

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  • Growing Up and Working in a Railway Town | SHP Talk by Colin Parsons

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

    Growing Up and Working in a Railway Town Swindon Heritage Preservation invites you to an engaging illustrated talk titled Growing Up and Working in a Railway Town, presented by Colin Parsons. This event explores Swindon’s railway heritage through personal experience, memory, and local history. As a result, it offers a unique insight into how the […]

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  • ‘The Missing Pieces Project’ by Gareth Powell

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

    Gareth Powell from Historic England talks about The Missing Pieces Project. All over England are places with stories to tell: from buildings to battlefields, some on your doorstep, others just a day trip away. Their stories are still being written, and they won’t be complete until you share your side. The Missing Pieces Project invites […]

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  • ‘Swindon’s Heritage As Lived Experience’ by Adeola Ojoawo

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

     Dr. Ojoawo is a senior change, culture, and communication specialist with over a decade of experience leading transformation programs across the UK, Europe, and Africa. Holding a PhD alongside qualifications in Business Strategy and Leadership, she combines professional rigor with a human-centric approach. Her work focuses on how individuals and communities navigate change, utilizing her […]

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  • ‘GWR Girls Talk and Book Launch’ by Jane Lark

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

    Swindon’s Secret History: Jane Lark & The GWR Girls Step back into the 1940s and discover the untold stories of the women who kept the tracks running. Join best-selling author Jane Lark for an evening dedicated to the resilience, romance, and grit of the Great Western Railway girls during WWII. From the chaos of the […]

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  • ‘Moonies, Movers and Shakers.’ by Graham Carter

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

    Moonies, Movers & Shakers, by Graham Carter Moonies, Movers and Shakers is an illustrated talk about a book of the same name, written by Swindon local historians Noel Ponting and Graham Carter. When they looked into an association for former Swindon railwaymen who moved to London, they made some surprising discoveries: remarkable (but previously untold) stories of leading Wiltshiremen (aka […]

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  • ‘Three Painters and a Sculptor’ by Philip Garrahan

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

    Three painters and a sculptor by Philip Garrahan is an illustrated talk featuring works from the heyday of Swindon’s artistic life. This was the interwar period when the School of Art thrived under new leadership and an exciting generation of young artists were attracting attention. Why not join us September 10th 2026 at 7:30 PM […]

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  • ‘The Wiltshire & Berkshire Canal Trust’ by Chloe Ford

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

    The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is a dedicated charity committed to a massive undertaking: restoring 70 miles of canal and towpath for the benefit of local communities, wildlife, and leisure enthusiasts. Restoring a Historic Waterway Their mission is to restore the full length of this historic canal, reconnecting the waterways from Wiltshire, through the […]

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  • ‘The Story of Thomas Richard Guppy’ by Gordon Shaw

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

    The story of Thomas Richard Guppy who was a great friend of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and a fellow engineer who helped Brunel with the GWR, SS Great Western & SS Great Britain. The presentation gives the family history and the exploits of Thomas from birth in Bristol to his death in Italy. He has a […]

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  • ‘The North Wessex Way’ by David Mitchell

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

    The North Wessex Way was rediscovered by David Robertson Mitchell, a local historian living near Malmesbury. 'My wife and I were in Hay on Wye for our wedding anniversary in […]

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