Professor Ron Johnston Geographer

Professor Ron Johnston Geographer

The offspring of Louis and Joyce Johnston, Ron entered the world on 30th March 1941. He grew up Chiseldon where his parents ran the post office. And no doubt that start in life helped him put his stamp on the world. Boom! (It doesn’t get any better I’m afraid!

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William Morris Blue Plaque

William Morris Blue Plaque

Swindon gets another blue plaque, with thanks to Swindon Heritage and Noel Ponting and Noel Beauchamp. Before I go any further, let me dispel the oft-encountered, mistaken belief that OUR William Morris is one and the same as the William Morris of Kelmscott Manor and father of the arts and crafts movement. He isn’t.

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Ken White Swindon Artist

Ken White Swindon Artist

This blog is an opportunity to share a few photographs of the work of Ken White Swindon artist.
In my recently published book, Secret Swindon, I made a big effort to convey that Swindon’s cultural and creative present is as rich as its cultural and creative past. Many people/entities/artists contribute to Swindon’s varied cultural landscape as the recent Swindon Open Studios even will testify. And one of whom is Swindon born Ken.

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Swindon In 50 Buildings

A Ken White Retrospective

Secret Swindon

Swindon – A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide

Dona Bradley Architectural Illustrator

https://dona-b-drawings.co.uk/?ref=zulDs2fHXqWHq

We Are Swindon