Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
William Stanier Railway Man
Gosh! It’s been a while since I’ve been able to do a new Swindon sons and daughters post. But thanks to a bit of help from Chris Eley, here’s William Stanier – Swindon born and lifelong railway man.
Museum Tea Time Talks
The Athelstan Museum’s popular teatime talks return again in February. They promise intriguing recollections about Malmesbury and its history.
The Plough Horse Sculpture
Only yesterday I put together a post about a long-standing piece of Swindon’s public art. Namely the Tricentre Chi Sculpture in the town centre dating to 1991. But for this post we come up-to-date with the plough horse sculpture on the Gablecross roundabout.
Tricentre Chi Sculpture Swindon
So this post is about a thing – not a new thing – but a thing that I’ve not got around to putting on the blog. I’ve no idea why. I lose the plot on a regular basis. The subject of this post, the Chi sculpture by the Tricentre (Allied Dunbar Tricentre as was) had its unveiling in 1991. And that would be around the time I came to Swindon. Though I’ve not been writing this blog all that time.
Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
SWINDON will mark HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY at 12 noon on Friday 27 JANUARY 2023
24. The Drink Valley Swindon
Before anyone says it, I’m aware that The Drink Valley is a venue not as singular drink. But:
1. It’s an independent business in the town centre deserving of a mention.
2. I’ve covered an individual drink that I often buy there to drink at home in this post: https://swindonian.me/2021/08/26/13-hercule-belgian-stout/ I flipping love that stout.
Rare King Athelstan Coin Unveiled
Rare King Athelstan Coin Unveiled – a rare coin showing King Aethelstan’s crowned head and describing him as ‘King of All Britain’ will soon be on display at the Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury.
5 Star Reviews for Light Trail
South Swindon Parish Council has been welcoming visitors to an enchanting festive experience like no other. It’s in Swindon’s beautiful Town Gardens and, for the last two weeks, has had outstanding reviews. There’s spectacular, brand-new installations for 2022 . And with a cosy Christmas village around the bandstand, the event promises visitors the perfect evening to celebrate the season.
VJ Day Memorial Queen’s Park
I’m somewhat late, well over two years, in celebrating this VJ Day memorial in Queen’s Park in Swindon. But I happened to pass by the park the other day so took the opportunity to nip in and take a picture of it.
Wyvern Beauty and the Beast
If it’s December then that means one thing: CHRISTMAS!! Oh – okay – TWO things – CHRISTMAS and the PANTOMIME. And everyone loves pantomime don’t they? Oh yes they do!! And we all love pantomime at the Wyvern Theatre.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
