Connecting the pubs in Emlyn Square Join us for a guided tour of the Bakers and Cricketers in Emlyn Square the heart of Swindon's historic Railway Village. With the coming of the railway to Swindon in 1841 the locomotive repair Works and all that was to follow from 1843 there came an unprecedented explosion of […]
Revisiting some of the alehouses that loomed large in the lives of the GWR community With the coming of the railway to Swindon in 1841, the locomotive repair Works and all that was to follow from 1843, there came an unprecedented explosion of the working population. “New Swindon” was first centred on GWR’s “factory village” […]
CAR BOOT AND TABLE TOP Fundraiser Join us in Swindon Railway Village – Browse a selection of pre-loved items and bag yourself a bargain. Saturday 28th September10am-1pmCentral Community Centre, Emlyn Square, SN1 5BG. Plenty of Parking is available at Bristol Street Car Park – Only £1.20 for up to 5 hours! Recent Spring Clean? Fancy […]
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 […]
You are warmly invited to our 2024 AGM, with additional speakers, tours and exhibitions. Following a very positive meeting in 2023, this year's AGM is set to cover even more as we share our strategy for the future and an overview of our work from the previous year. You can also expect updates on the […]
Kick off your festive season with Christmas in the Railway Village. Santa will be paying a special visit for one day only, and there will be plenty of games, stalls and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. Children will get the chance to have a chat with Santa about how Christmas has changed […]
Kick off your festive season with Christmas in the Railway Village! For one day only, you can meet Santa in Swindon at the Victorian Parlour of the Railway Village Museum, 34 […]
This November, Swindon Heritage Preservation are running a workshop where you can create your very own Winter Wreath and kick-start your festive season. With a selection of high quality natural materials, such as fresh evergreen leaves and other decorations included, you will have everything you need to create a unique and meaningful piece for your […]
On the table, on the stair, these naughty mice are everywhere! The Railway Village Museum is ready for Christmas, but what’s this? Twenty one naughty mice are hiding throughout its […]
Join us for a Festive Christmas Centrepiece Workshop! Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own stunning Christmas centrepiece! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this workshop is open to all. In this hands-on crafts session, you'll learn tips and techniques to design a beautiful arrangement that will impress your guests and […]
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 […]
This event is hosted online via Zoom by Wiltshire Family History Society. A soldier killed in the First World War, the man who helped keep the doors to Great Ormond Street Hospital open for more than 30 years and a 10 year old servant working for a laundress in 19th century Bath are all revealed […]