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Rare Book Returns to Wiltshire
Rare Book Returns to Wiltshire. A rare first edition of Bleak House by Charles Dickens is returning to its historic Wiltshire home. Its owner, Victoria Miles from Vancouver, Canada, decided the treasured book should return to Chiseldon. It’s returned to the home of its first owners, the Calley family of Burderop Park.
Signal 2026 Programme Announced
Signal 2016 Programme Announced engaging more young people in more places than ever beforeengaging more young people in more places than ever before.
Threads Festival Returns to Brunel
Threads Festival Returns to Brunel. Swindon town centre visitors are being kept in stitches this July as the popular Threads Textile Festival has taken over a retail unit at The Brunel centre in Swindon town centre.
SALOS Dons Kinky Boots
SALOS Dons Kinky Boots. With great delight, SALOS announce that rehearsals are underway for their next production. They’re bringing the uplifting, feel-good musical Kinky Boots to the Wyvern stage this autumn.
Thousands Explore Science Museum Collections
Thousands explore science museum collections as new tour dates go on sale.
The Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Wiltshire, is home to more than 300,000 objects from the Science Museum Group Collection.
16. Fleming Way Swindon Centre
Fleming Way Swindon Centre 1962-1965.
Running through the centre of Swindon, Fleming Way takes its name from one of Swindon’s greatest footballers: Harold John Fleming (1887-1955). Following the route of the then Wilts and Berks canal it begins at the junction with Milford Street and runs along to the Magic Roundabout and County Road. That marvelllous, Magimix of a traffic system sits in front of the County Ground football stadium where of course Harold’s feet performed footballing feats.
Care Show Gets New Venue
Care Show Gets New Venue.
After their successful relaunch in early 2026, The Care Show (Swindon) returns this autumn for their second event of the year.
Daniel’s Well in Public Hands
Daniel’s Well in Public Hands.
The signing of contracts, completes the acquisition of an 8.5-acre riverside beauty spot for community use.
The successful purchase of Daniel’s Well ensures the long-term preservation of the land for residents. And secures a vital piece of the town’s scenic river walk.
15. Canal Walk Town Centre
Canal Walk Town Centre – 1972.
Bringing us into modern Swindon and doing exactly as that famous Ronseal advert proclaims, Canal Walk in the heart of Swindon’s town centre, follows the route of where the Wilts & Berks canal once ran. It’s now a pedestrianised shopping area whose paving, if you stop and look, tells some of the history of this area’s backstory.
More for Less for Families
More for Less for Families. South Swindon Parish Council is making summer entertainment more affordable! They’re reducing ticket prices for children and families across its programme at the Town Gardens Bowl. It’s all part of the government’s Great British Summer Savings initiative.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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