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29. Pavey’s Mill Wroughton 1771
Pavey’s Mill Wroughton is a welcome addition to this Swindon in 50 More Buildings series. That’s because, with my original Swindon in 50 Buildings book the brief didn’t allow me to cover any buildings in the wider borough.
28. STEAM museum Swindon 1846
STEAM museum Swindon. Otherwise known as STEAM – the museum of the Great Western Railway. It’s somewhat impossible to give Grade II listed building that houses this tourist tribute to God’s Wonderful Railway to one ex-Works building in particular. And that’s because it comprises a number of buildings.
New Sponsor for Paralympian Judo Star
Global leader in decentralized renewable energy systems Ryse Energy has stepped up to to the plate. They’re going to sponsor paralympian Chris Hunt Skelley MBE as he attempts to become a double medal winner at next year’s paralympic games as part of paralympics GB.
The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black is a stage play dating from 1987. Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt, it’s based on the 1983 book of the same name, by Susan Hill.
Working in WordPress in 2024
At Black Nova we’re specialists in using Wordpress, a CMS – a content management system. It’s used by 43 per cent of all websites on the internet. Some people may be sniffy about ‘Wordpress’. But it’s sheer size, compatibility and flexibility means it’s the fastest growing CMS in the world. Around 500 new websites get created daily with a growth of around 12 per cent a year since 2011.
Swindon’s Secret Code Breaker
Swindon’s Secret Code Breaker – a new one one on me. So thanks to Matthew Pearce for sending me this article about Swindonian Mary Ratcliffe who worked with the famous code breaker, Alan Turing.
A Year in Malmesbury Life
A Year in Malmesbury Life. For a small rural market town, with a population a little over 7,000 people, Malmesbury has crammed a lot into 2023.
A Death in Church
The A Death in Church novel, written by Richard M Mattick is helping to raise funds for the Big Breakfast Plus Swindon.
MALMESBURY AND ATHELSTAN
In 2024, Malmesbury will play host to a bumper programme of events to mark the 1100th anniversary of the accession of King Athelstan. And he has a very special relationship with the town.
Turner Art Project Success
The Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury is celebrating its three-year JMW Turner Malmesbury Abbey Project as a huge success. The celebration comes after completion of a report detailing its impact.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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