Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
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.
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).
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
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