Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Swindon in 50 More Buildings
Swindon in 50 More Buildings. It is at last launched! I held the launch at Fika Coffee and Wine on Havelock Square. We had a full house and a fun time. But I’m been ill pretty much since then thus I’ve not got round to posting anything about it until now.
5 Swindon Things to Visit
5 Swindon Things to Do. #Obvs there’s much, much more than 5 things to do in Swindon. But in the interests of brevity I’ll limit this post to 5 historical and cultural things to do in Swindon.
23. Wood Street Old Town
Wood Street Old Town.
I’m out of synch now with the order that these streets will appear in the finished Swindon in 25 Streets.For some reason, unfathomable to me, I started writing about Wood Street then didn’t finish it and moved on to the rest – forgetting all about it. So here we are with this attractive Old Town street not at all in its proper place – I’ll sort that in the actual book.
But for now, suspend disbelief and imagine yourself having wandered down Newport Street and High Street, and turned around Limmex Corner* onto Wood Street. As we’ve seen with Newport Street, street names were, for many years, somewhat … fluid. And this one is no exception.
Book Early for Christmas Pet Care
Book Early for Christmas Pet Care is the message from Birddog Catwalk.
Pet owners planning to go away or travel over Christmas are being urged to arrange care for their animals as early as possible. The reason being that bookings for the festive period and October half-term are coming in already.
Regent Street Swindon
Regent Street Swindon – this is one that WILL NOT be going into Swindon in 25 Streets. As worthy as it might be it’s the old story of having to make difficult choices. All that said, it’s good to have it represented on the blog.
Signal Festival Shortlisted for Award
Signal Festival Shortlisted for Award that celebrates outstanding local partnership.
Signal Festival gets named as a finalist for the Inspirational Local Partnership Award at the National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026. This recognises the festival’s work bringing young people together through arts and culture across Swindon.
Christ Church Celebrates Local Heritage
Christ Church celebrates local heritage and working lives with successful flower festival and heritage open day.
Walcot and Parks History Exhibition
Walcot and Parks History Exhibition.
The Pride in Place team welcomed residents to Buckhurst Community Centre on Tuesday the 15th of September.All for a special exhibition celebrating the history and heritage of Walcot and Parks.
22. Rodbourne Road
Dominated by the massive brick wall to the side of the Works, Rodbourne Road grew with said factory. Built in stages between 1872 and 1920 (approx.) it served as a main route through the Rodbourne area, built to house and support the ever-growing workforce at the GWR Works.
Stellar Summer for Swindon Art Club
Stellar Summer for Swindon Art Club.
SWINDON’s Let’s Create Art Club celebrate their best summer ever. They smashed records with a fun-filled programme for children and young people.
21. Firefly Avenue
Firefly Avenue.
Having left Emlyn Square and walked through the Worker’s Tunnel we emerge onto Firefly Avenue.
Swindon Children Enjoy Summer Fun
Swindon Children Enjoy Summer Fun.
Hundreds of children have spent their summer singing, dancing, making friends and trying new activities at holiday clubs run by Swindon-based Revolution Performing Arts (RPA).
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
