Swindon Heritage Preservation

Albany Ward; cinema pioneer of the South West by Ruth Butler

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. The fascinating story of a man who recognised that the new world of film could be big business and by 1914 he ran the largest cinema circuit in the country. Thinking of researching your family history – […]

The Great Wall of Swindon – by Jack Hayward

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

Where is the Great Wall of Swindon and why was it built? Have you ever wondered why this wall exists? The Great Wall of Swindon flows like a river of masonry from west to east. It begins as a trickle from Rodbourne Road with a low wall of pennant stone. It reaches its full height […]

Free – £3.00

Choosing History II

Central Library Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon, United Kingdom

This FREE drop-in event is hosted by Local Studies (Swindon Libraries) at Swindon Central Library. Are you aged 14-18 and interested in history and heritage? Are you looking into GCSE options, A-Levels, degrees, placements, jobs or volunteering with an interest in history? Come and learn what roles, options and pathways are available! Speak to professionals […]

Central Community Gardening Sessions

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

Come on down and join the Global Gardeners at the Central Community Centre! Be part of their project to live well that supports the values of community, sustainability and well being through gardening vegetables and flowers and maintaining the garden spaces. There are even opportunities for DIY. Meet new people and gain new skills and […]

‘Harold Fleming – A Man For All Sports’ by Dick Mattick

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 […]

‘The Development of the Police’ by Graham Sutherland

Online

This 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 meetings (free) or contact us on swindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk or 01793 822310.

‘Role of the Online Parish Clerk’ by Nigel Chalk

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.

‘Let’s Go Shopping’ by Diane Everett & John Stooke

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 […]

‘Stratigraphy and Archaeological Dating Methods’ by Karen Adams

Online

This 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 meetings (free) or contact us on swindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk or 01793 822310.

Cricketers Tours and Open Doors: National Lottery Open Week

The Cricketers' 14 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

The 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

‘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.