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When Lydiard Park was a PoW camp
A fascinating exhibition at Lydiard House illustrates how the events and
sports pitches in the park were covered in huts and used as a hospital for
up to 200 German prisoners in the latter part of World War II.
Thanks to a recent loan of documents and photographs by Elaine New-
combe-Jones, the story of 160 Camp, a hidden part of West Swindon’s history,
is on display until mid-November. Large selection of
The large hospital camp was originally established for US servicemen injured
during the D-Day Landings and was adapted to hold the growing numbers ex-sample dresses
of prisoners of war as Allied armies pushed towards victory. in store, sold
See opening times: www.lydiardpark.org
Lydiard Park curator Sophie Cummings looking at a picture of Elaine Newcombe- from stock.
Jones parents Sylvia and John Bailey who collected and saved much of the Unbeatable prices -
material in the exhibition. Photo: Richard Wintle www.calyxpix.com
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