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Unoffi cial Swindon railway works photographer Roy Nash makes
a personal contribution to this year’s 175th anniversary of the ST
Great Western Railway by exhibiting images from his archives
featuring visits by past mayors of Swindon to The Works.
The exhibition takes place at West Swindon Library from 7-Piece Band
Thursday 13 May until Friday 28 May during library opening times. Weddings, Functions,
The pictures look past the offi cial poses for Roy’s camera
and portray the lost world of working what everybody of the Parties, etc.
day knew as ‘inside.’ To find out more visit:
• A selection of the pictures can be seen in the gallery at www. www.cover-story-band.co.uk
swindonlink.com or email:
Above, Reg Clarke and his wife examining a bogey with works man- [email protected]
ager Harry Roberts in 1980. Below, Ashley Roberts on a visit in 1978
or call Gary on
(01793) 848138
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railway heritage fete
Attention to detail (License No: PO/0092)
The Children’s Fete, organised by Swindon’s New Mechanics’ Trust, takes
place on Saturday 17 July, midday to 10pm in the GWR Park, Faringdon
Road.
It will include all the treats you would expect from Swindon’s traditional
summer event, which fi rst took place in 1866 and there are stalls avail-
able to children’s charities and green groups, as well as crafts people.
Fancy dress on the theme of ‘Wonderland’ will be judged in categories
under 11, and 11 to 15 years.
Organisers want to hear from young bands/singers/musicians interested
in performing on stage during the day and into the evening.
Young people aged 16 to 25 are asked to volunteer with the organisation
on the day via V-involve. Call Mandy Ramsdale on 420557 with offers.
For details and to book a stall call 520592.
Thomas the Tank Engine returns
STEAM Museum continues to mark the 175th anniversary of the GWR
with a family event on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 May when Thomas
the Tank Engine as well as his friend Sir Topham Hatt make a return
visit to Swindon.
Take part in Thomas
themed activities includ-
ing face-painting, balloon
modelling, arts and craft Designer
tables, fi lm shows, compe- Bridal Event
titions and a Thomas trail.
Percy, one of Thomas’ best 4th & 5th June
friends, will also be close 10% discount on orders
by at the Designer Outlet.
Admission: children 2-16 placed on either day
years £8.50, adults £10;
family tickets and Swindon-
Card discounts available. 01793 613000
Also at Steam:
1 May to 31 December, www.harmonybrides.co.uk
Lights, Camera, Action,
an exhibition exploring the role of the railways in early fi lm. Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4BG
www.swindon.gov.uk/steam
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