Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
47. St Mary’s Church Rodbourne C13
St Mary’s Church Rodbourne, given a Grade II listing by Historic England in 1951. The British Listed Buildings website tells us that this is an Anglican parish church of C13, C19 and C20. 1848 saw a rebuild by S. Sage of Swindon.
Museum and Art Swindon Reopens
Museum and Art Swindon. ‘O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!’ It’s open again! n the civic offices on Euclid Street.
Pipp & Co Open Cafe
Pipp & Co Open Cafe. Yes, That’s right. The artisan doughnut manufacturer whose production and turnover has increased by almost 700 per cent in less than ten years, is branching out into café ownership.
Athelstan Dig Sites Revealed
DETAILS of thirteen sites where archaeological digs will take place this coming weekend in Malmesbury are revealed as Malmesbury’s Big Athelstan Dig begins. Three other sites of archaeological interest will also be open to visit.
RPA Illuminates Swindon Paintfest
RPA Illuminates Swindon Paintfest. Revolution Performing Arts (RPA), is proud to present Street Lights. This is an innovative and collaborative show celebrating the creative impact of street art on young people.
46. The Baptist Tabernacle 1886
Well. The Baptist Tabernacle. This building, unlike the Corn Exchange demolished by default, is most definitely in the ‘demolished’ category. Having met its date with the wrecking ball back in 1978.
£42k for Malmesbury play areas
Play areas in Malmesbury are now even safer thanks to a £42,000 investment by Malmesbury Town Council. The council commissioned a report by RoSPA – The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – to look at the five play areas it manages in the town. It’s funded all its suggested changes.
Athelstan Artefacts Exhibition
Athelstan Artefacts Exhibition. A UNIQUE exhibition of rare artifacts, that speak to the Anglo Saxon heritage of Malmesbury prepares to open to the public. It’s all part of the Athelstan 1100 celebrations in the town (Tuesday July 2).
45. The Burton Building Swindon 1931
I’m including the Burton building Swindon in this series for much the same reason as I’ve included 20 Fleet Street – the YMCA building. That reason being to record a fine building (another one) going to waste and dereliction.
Otherwise known as 24-25 Bridge Street, AJ Colborne built it for Montague Burton Ltd and the Lucania Temperance billiard hall. Begun in 1929, 1931 saw it completed.
Lisa George is Fairy Godmother
Corrie favourite Lisa George will swap the cobbles for a horse and carriage this festive season. It’s confirmed that she’ll play Fairy Godmother in this year’s magical family pantomime Cinderella. Running at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon from 07 December 2024 to 05 January 5 2025.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
