Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Diana Dors Swindon Siren
Diana Dors Swindon Siren.
Having written about Desmond Morris way back and featured the sculpture of Diana Dors in my series about the West Swindon sculpture walk, I figured I ought to be small piece with a bit of focus on Swindon’s very own screens siren.
Introducing Bothy Gardens
Introducing Bothy Gardens. A couple’s vision to re-create a modern version of a walled garden and a Grade II* listed Bothy on the outskirts of Swindon is taking shape. Jules Gilleland and Mark Wheeler, AKA ‘The Plant Hunter’, are investing their savings and lives into a horitcultaral enterprise. They’re into turning a forgotten Georgian walled garden, and its historic bothy, into a vibrant haven of creativity, nature, and heritage. It’s located on the edge of the Burderop estate outside Chiseldon, near Swindon.
Alfred Williams Hammerman Poet
Alfred Williams Hammerman Poet. It appears that I’ve never mentioned the South-Marston-born polymath on this blog before now. But a visit to South Marston yesterday to see the houses with which Alfred’s short life intertwined, has prompted me to correct that.
Stormtroopers & Daleks Redeem Themselves
Following the recent theft of Banksy’s ‘Howling Wolf’ from Peckham, one of the venues in Swindon Open Studios (SOS) has called on a garrison of Stormtroopers and Daleks. Their mission to provide extra protection for the work of 20 artists and craftspeople at the Carriage Works on September 21st.
Wyvern Theatre SYP 2024
es folks – it’s that time again – the Wyvern Theatre’s summer youth project 2024. I’ve seen several summer youth projects over the years and they’ve always been splendid.
Swindon Pickleball Festival
Swindon is set to serve up a new kind of excitement this August Bank Holiday weekend. The town is hosting its first-ever Pickleball festival. The two-day event, scheduled for Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 2024, promises to be a thrilling weekend for both seasoned players and newcomers to the sport.
48. 21 Bridge Street Swindon 1920s
21 Bridge Street Swindon. AKA A branch of Swindon Co-operative Provident Society from 1927 onwards.
Wyvern’s Summer Youth Project Starts
Wyvern’s Summer Youth Project Starts for 2024. This summer, the Wyvern Theatre Summer Youth Project is heading under the sea as they present the enchanting tale of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Swindon Open Studios 20th Year
Swindon Open Studios 20th Year. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Swindon Open Studios (SOS). And it’s the BIGGEST EVER in its history. 130 artists and craftspeople in 56 venues across Swindon and the surrounding areas are participating. Swindon Open Studios 20th...
Re-enactment Rounds Off Athelstan 1100
Re-enactment Rounds Off Athelstan 1100. Malmesbury’s month long Athelstan 1100 celebrations ended with a re-enactment of an Anglo Saxon battle. The battle took place alongside an Anglo-Saxon village in the town’s riverside St Aldhelm’s Mead.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
