The next Ink Community Talk will be held as part of the Old Town Festival on Thursday 6 June at St Mary's Church in The Mall.
The talk, entitled 'Market Masons and Music' will start at 8pm.
Local author, historian and Swindon Society committee member John Stooke will guide you through a captivating chapter on the rich history of Swindon's Old Town Hall and Corn Exchange.
Embark on a journey starting from the Market Square in the 13th century, understand the era of Brown and Plummer wine merchants, the Masonic Years, the Rink Cinema and Skating Hub, and the iconic Locarno Ballroom which included of course, wrestling, skating, and most recently bingo.
Discover the evolution of this historic building including the plans Steve Rozier had to redevelop the grade 2 Listed facility and bring its broken walls back from the ashes. Importantly, perhaps understand where it all went wrong.
Don't miss this opportunity of an engaging talk and images that will bring the vibrant past of the Old Town Hall and Corn Exchange fully back to life, sadly in just a metaphorical sense for now.
The talk is given in support of Prospect Hospice with entry by donation. For more details visit www.thisisoldtown.com/fringe-events-list
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