Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
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.
Wyvern Theatre Snow White
So last night I got to see the Wyvern Theatre Snow White panto production for 2023. And Swindon, you’re in for a treat. The cast and the junior ensemble tell the tale of the princess poisoned by the bite of a Royal Gala with much aplomb. The whole thing is fab fun and as entertaining as it gets. *Most of the usual panto elements are present – there’s cheering and booing and hissing and the ‘he’s behind you’ ghost scene. Not to mention nerf guns – when DID they become a thing? Anyway – they’re clearly an integral part of the performance now.
Wyvern Announces Panto Casting
Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre and Imagine Theatre announce full casting for their upcoming annual family treat. And it’s the fairest panto of them all Snow White from 02 – 31 December.
Railway Village Victorian Christmas
Railway Village Victorian Christmas. Step back in time this Christmas with the Railway Village Museum at 34 Faringdon Road. Explore Victorian Christmas traditions in the cottage. Witness the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life during the festive season.
PLANS TO RE-INVENT APSLEY HOUSE
PLANS TO RE-INVENT APSLEY HOUSE. YOUNG entrepreneur Arthur Dallimer has submitted plans to Swindon Council. The plans set out his future vision for the town’s former museum and art gallery, Apsley House.
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
