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Swindon Wide
Local history revealed in two books
Specialists in Christ Church in Old Town, one of Swindon's historic landmarks, celebrated its 1 50th anniversary in
November with a special service and the launch of a book The Old Lady on the Hill.
web design Written by church member and in the original Swindon settlement -'' at
local historian Brian Bridgeman and on the hill. During the 1800s the
From a single page website to
Teresa Squires, the book digs deep church was also the source of much ;
an online store, we have
packages to suit all budgets. into the social fabric of Swindon's tittle-tattle amongst the Victorian
development over the last century residents as they observed with
Friendly, personal service from and a half, and reveals much that growing alarm the womanising and
a local company that knows others might like to have kept un- financial irregularities by their vicar.
how to help your business make said. What today's tabloid newspapers :
an impression on the internet
Built on land by the Goddard would have made of Swindon's
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[email protected] town, Christ Church provided a "We tried to dig deep into the ;, *
www.krytensystems.com spiritual home for the people living past to bring out the human stories
associated with Christ Church and
give a wider picture of the town as
it developed," said Brian. "Life ex-
pectancy of the average
Swindonian in 1851 was less than
thirty years, animal blood ran down
Shaw Village Centre Wood Street and Newport Street
from the slaughterhouses there and
Olga Hladusz, who worked at bombs fell nearby during World
Duncan's two years ago, has War II. The service to mark the
bought the business and with over tragic events of 11 September 2001
ten years experience in hairdressin , , t, in New York is also mentioned."
The Old Lady on the Hill gives
feels she is ready for the challenge.
detailed descriptions of the his-
Olga says "I remember when toric features within the church,
worked here previously, there was with photographs of stained glass
a good sense of community spirit windows and monuments, as well
opening times:
and I am happy to be back at Shaw." Tuesdays & Wednesdays: gam to 6pm as pictures of the people involved Authors Brian Bridgeman and
Thursdays & Fridays: 9am to 7pm and significant events. Teresa Squires
To book an appointment, call 814825 Saturdays: 8.30am to 3.30pm Sale proceeds will go towards a
£1.5 million restoration appeal launched on 28 November. Cop-
ies at £7.95 can be obtained from
Swindon's Art, Craft & Picture SWINDQN the parish office at 36 Cricklade
Street. tel: 533832; Victoria Book-
Framing Outlet EVENTS. PEOPLE AND PLACES shop in Wood Street; Bath Road
ovER Ti-{ r LAST 100 YEARS
Museum; Lydiard House and Swin-
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Swindon in pictures:
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Written by members of the Swin-
Framework Art & Craft Hours of opening don Society, including Brian
63 Pembroke Centre Mon/Fri 9.00am to 5.30pm Bridgeman, the book contains doz-
Cheney Manor Trading Estate Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm ens of fascinating photographs
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Free parking showing the development of the
Tel/Fax (01793) 513069 town during the last century
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JK drum maestros in town
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Two of Britain's top percussionists take a break from a world tour to stop
meter 5albraith by Swindon on Sunday 16 December to give a master class at New
College.
Jamiroquai drummer Derrick McKenzie, below,
Handbuilt fitted bedrooms and percussionist Sola Akinbola, right, are the UKs
funkiest percussion duo says Paul Ashman, who is
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organising the event with business partner Steve
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Jobbins. "These two guys really are the best in their
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customer requirements agreed to come to Swindon.
Jamiroquai have just released their
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pine sprayed and vinyl wrapped an excellent finish and personal r workshop is going to be something special."
Tickets for the Jamiroquai Rhythm Section Live cost
service guaranteed, all at
Tel: 01793 526335 an £10 and are available from Paul Ashman on 770489 or
Steve Jobbins on 07889 201815.