Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
Calling all Swindon Artists
Calling all Swindon Artists. On 22nd April, Swindon Open Studios will be opening their online registration for artists to take part in this year’s event.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Paralympian
Lifetime Achievement Award for Paralympian. Local paralympic gold medallist, Chris Hunt Skelley, has won a lifetime achievement award at the Disability Sport Yorkshire Awards.
36. The Motorola Building Swindon 1998
The Motorola Building Swindon opened in November 1998 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Striking and futuristic, the High-tech building did duty as a James Bond location.
King Athelstan’s 1100th anniversary launches
King Athelstan’s 1100th anniversary launches with a talk posing the question of why the first King of England choose Malmesbury for his burial place.
Historian Tony McAleavy will try to answer the question ‘Why is the first King of England buried in Malmesbury?’ in the first of what promises to be a fascinating speakers’ programme. The programme marks 1100 years since Athelstan became king.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap play is on its 70th anniversary tour. And it’s playing at the Wyvern Theatre this week.
35. The GW Hotel Swindon 1869
The Great Western Hotel Swindon is a pub that’s undergone a number of incarnations as this history of the pub on the Arkell’s website tells us.
34. The Queen’s Tap Swindon 1842-43
The Queen’s Tap Swindon is one of two pubs situated across the road from Swindon railway station. Once known as the Queen’s Hotel, the Queen’s Tap was the first of the two to have Swindonians leaning on the bar.
Malmesbury marks English Civil War
Picture the scene: King Charles I’s Cavaliers are holding out in a Wiltshire market town when Cromwell’s men storm it. The result is a victory that sees the Parliamentarians take control.
Sheryll K Fox Swindon Artist
Sheryll K Fox Swindon Artist moved to the town twenty-five years ago. She was attracted to the town as it’s surrounded by beautiful Wiltshire countryside, yet has the convenience of town amenities. Although Sheryll’s known locally for her figurative art, she often sketches and paints ‘en plein air’ during the summer.
Young Performers Inspire at IWD
Young Performers Inspire at IWD. TICKETS are still available to watch young performers from across Swindon take to the stage. It’s a special performance to mark International Women’s Day 2024.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
