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.1 e Swindon Society - .Antiques

Dealers in antiques.
'History starts yesterday...' is the motto of The Swindon Society. And in a
town like Swindon which has experienced such rapid change over the last memorabilia &
160 years, history is made quickly. The physical features have been shaped collectables
and altered as it has grown in all directions and the population has boomed. Open 7 days per week
Victoria Centre,
The Swindon Society was Link welcomes the opportunity 138- 139 Victoria Rd,
formed in September 1972, fol- to show off just a few of the Soci-
lowing a series of Workers Edu- ety's photographs over these Old Town, Swindon
cational Association lectures by three pages, and to congratulate Tel: 01793 536668
the late Eric Arman. Over the its members for their effort dur- HOUSE CLEARANCE
OR SINGLE ITEMS PURCHASED
last 25 years members of the So- ing the last quarter of a century.
ciety have dedicated themselves
to researching the town's social
history and preserving images Party Box . Talbot
drawn from family albums, local
collections and professional pho- The One Stop4 J,IJ tography
tographers. The volunteers are Party Shop g ho
concerned that Swindon's his-
• Novelties & Gifts Wedding Photography
tory is not overwhelmed by rapid
change and the rush towards the . Fancy Dress Accessories designed exclusively for you
. Balloons & Balloon
next millenium.
• decoration service
As a magazine with a focus on • Helium gas kits A professional, friendly and
the newer parts of the town, The
Bruce was a famous Swindon dog, personal service
A wide range for
who along with his owner Mr Beal,
Weddings, Birthdays. Choice of wedding collections
collected for charities in the early
Christenings and Parties
part of the century. A coin into the
box strapped to his back guaranteed 13 Apsley House Arcade Telephone Tod Clark
a bark. He raised over £500 during High Street, Wootton Bassett
his life, a lot in those days, including Tel/fax: 01793 853976 Cirencester
money for Swindon's Victoria Hos
Mobile: 0378 954903 01285 - 860667
pital and the Titanic disaster appeal.
A perfect GILBIRTS
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Swindon Album
in Old Photographs S WIN DON
by the Swindon Society

Established 1866

In 1904 Drove Road was a country
lane through tree lined fields yet to 131 years of quality,
be developed. A far cry from the
busy route it is now.
service and choice
Win a copy of
Swindon Album
in Old Photographs

Sutton Publishing have
made 6 copies at
This new collection which contains £12.99 each available
450 photographs, with captions to Link readers.
and anecdotes, shows Swindon
as it used to be, together with its All you have to do is
people at work and at play. answer the question: what
Evocative images to bring back company occupies the old
memories to old Swindonians and
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