Swindonian Blog Posts
Swindon news, views, history and culture
18. The GWR Barracks 1853-1855
Having covered a good chunk of Swindon’s fabulous GWR Railway Village in my Swindon in 50 Buildings book, I’m making up for the omission of this building there – here. If you’re with me.
Swindon DoubleTree Hilton Dining Deck
So today myself and two friends enjoyed a delicious if chilly lunch on the new dining deck area at the Swindon DoubleTree Hilton Hotel at Lydiard Fields.
11. Peroni Red Label Beer
Peroni Red Label BeerI guess this one is a bit of a cheat in that I've already done a generic Italian beer post in this Swindon in 50 drinks blog series. But here I'm taking the top off Peroni Red Label beer,In that post I covered the ubiquitous Peroni Nastro Azzuro...
Desmond Morris artist and anthropologist
Dr Desmond Morris artist and anthropologist is a zoologist, ethologist & popular author on the topic of socio-biology & a son of Swindon!
Canadian Spitfire Pilot Memorial Swindon
Canadian Airman Memorial Swindon
On a corner of Ermin Street in the Stratton area of Swindon there sits this bench. What follows explains why it’s there.
St Laurence’ Church Bradford upon Avon
Bradford on Avon is a market town in West Wiltshire, situated upon one of the many rivers in Britain called the Avon. Avon comes from afon – Welsh for river.
Visit Swindon Photography Competition
Photography competition focuses on Swindon's architectural gems Visit Swindon is inviting photographers to focus on Swindon's architectural gems in its 2021 photography competition.The Architecture photo challenge follows the success of 2020's Hidden Gems photography...
Saving the Oasis – the story so far
Saving the Oasis – the story so far
The Save the Oasis campaign has picked up many followers of late and gathered more traction on social media. So, I figured I’d post an update on who they are and the story so far.
Why do the council hate the Oasis?
Why do the council hate the Oasis? DO the council hate the Oasis?
I confess I’d not considered these questions at all until more than one person gave voice to them on Twitter. And the more I ponder, the more I’m forced to confront the prospect that perhaps they do. Let’s look at the evidence for the prosecution.
Swindon dancer joins RPA Company
DANCING IS RIGHT UP HER STREET SAYS TALENTED DANCER AS SHE JOINS SOUTH WEST’S LEADING PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY Swindon dancer joins RPAA young Swindon dancer, Beth Cooper, is soon to join one of the South West’s leading performing arts companies to create and run more...
Swindon in 50 more buildings
West Swindon – What the eye doesn’t see
Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide
We Are Swindon
