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 […]
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 the Village's past, present and future. All told through our heritage buildings and dedicated volunteers. Witness the sights of local community life and how it's […]
Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG
Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom
The world’s first public railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway, opened in the northeast of England in 1825 and marked the start of rail travel in Britain and across the world. Over the following two centuries the rail network expanded over the country and led to the construction of some of the most spectacular examples […]
Railway Village Museum
34 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Bring the whole family to the Railway Village Museum for an interactive tour with Mrs Smith, a busy housewife from 1901! Actress and history aficionado Louise Jordan brings history to life […]
The Bakers'
16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
This external event is hosted and organised by The Modern Calligraphy Company. The Modern Calligraphy Company -Beginners Pointed Nib Workshop Tutor: Sarah Hirst The Bakers warmly welcomes back the Modern Calligraphy Company for another workshop! Step into a calm, creative space and explore the magic of modern calligraphy—even if you've never held a dip pen […]
Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG
Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom
Well known local historian and author John Stooke is fascinated by the way that retailing has changed in the last 20 years compared to what a little change there was between 1880 and 1990. Throughout these years, food, drink, clothing, homeware, and hardware were delivered to the general public via small, often independent businesses, what […]
