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Canal Trust volunteer Alan Lank in period costume

New video explores Swindon’s lost waterway

A charity has produced a new video to raise awareness of its work after its ...

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Snapping through Swindon's history: photojournalist Richard Wintle releases second book

Snapping through Swindon's history: photojournalist Richard Wintle releases second book

Photojournalist Richard Wintle, who used to work for Swindon Link before retiring from full time ...

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Mechanics Institution Trust needs new people

Mechanics Institution Trust needs new people

The Mechanics Institution Trust is looking for new Trustees to join its Board.

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Surveyors entering the building to undertake the hazardous materials survey

Surveyors inspect historic Mechanics’ Institute as restoration plans resume

Experts carrying out a condition survey of the Grade II* listed Mechanics’ Institute entered the ...

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Nic Newland with Princess Anne at the official unveiling of Swindon's Central Library

Late Swindon Central Library architect to be honoured there

Lasting tributes will be made to an award-winning architect who devoted his career to helping ...

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Adam Davies, Visitor Experience Officer, with Steam's TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award

Prestigious award for Swindon's Steam Museum

Swindon's museum of the Great Western Railway is a 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner.

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Swindon Borough Council wants your views on the future of the Railway Village

Swindon Borough Council wants your views on the future of the Railway Village

A public consultation is currently underway to gather peoples’ views on the future of Swindon’s ...

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An image from the wildlife trusts' national campaign

Wildlife trust says Prime Minister's land protection commitment a good start

The Prime Minister's recent commitment to protect 30 percent of UK land for nature by 2030 ...

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Swindon’s STEAM Museum to reopen on 17 September

Swindon’s STEAM Museum to reopen on 17 September

STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway has announced plans to reopen its doors ...

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Eva Stuetzenberger, Operations Manager for the National Trust Wiltshire Landscape, at the shop

Avebury National Trust shop back in business

The National Trust shop in Avebury has reopened after being closed for nearly five months.

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Coate Water's Art Deco diving platform is a favourite among photographers

Photography contest highlights heritage

Photographers are invited to contribute to a virtual history book about the town – with ...

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The mythological god Gaia formed in the hills shaped at Shaw Forest Park

Shaw Community Forest Park. How it was saved from development in 2004

Community protest stimulated by Sparcells resident Alan Hayward preserved green space in West Swindon

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Hong Kong book store named after Swindon falls victim to Covid-19 loss of trade

Hong Kong book store named after Swindon falls victim to Covid-19 loss of trade

Rent bill forces closure of 102-year-old bookseller. Main photo: Former Link publisher holding a copy of ...

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The regeneration of the David Murray John building, which was built in 1974 and 1975, is among the projects

Swindon seeks £25m share of Government funding boost

Refurbishing the Health Hydro and regenerating the David Murray John building are among projects vying ...

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Angela Atkinson's latest book encourages readers to explore the town and its heritage

The Magic Roundabout and other unique features of Swindon in new book

A Swindon author is launching a guide to her adoptive home town.

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Call for World War 2 Civilian Images For Parish VJ Day Event

Call for World War 2 Civilian Images For Parish VJ Day Event

South Swindon Parish Council is seeking photos of civilian life in Swindon during World War ...

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Avebury closed for Summer Solstice

Avebury closed for Summer Solstice

The National Trust is encouraging everyone to join the virtual Summer Solstice being organised by ...

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Swindon’s STEAM Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary

Swindon’s STEAM Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary

Swindon’s railway museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary this month. Staff at STEAM are marking this ...

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Construction of Cultural Heritage Institute at Carriage Works continues during pandemic

Construction of Cultural Heritage Institute at Carriage Works continues during pandemic

The conversion of Swindon’s former GWR Carriage Works to create premises for the Royal Agricultural ...

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Steam Museum virtual tour receives national recognition

Steam Museum virtual tour receives national recognition

Swindon’s Steam Museum has been ranked among the UK’s top five best virtual tour experiences ...

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Option 7 by David Bent. Option 7 has been exhibited at: The Royal Air Force Museum in a year long solo retrospective of David’s work (fresh Air 12/13 ), The exhibition inspired over 800 children to create their own art. The Royal Air Force Club, The Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, The National Memorial Arboretum. A number of iconic aircraft are included - you might like to see how many can be seen.

Stay at home street parties and decorating the house - VE Day celebrations take a different route in the lockdown

This Friday was meant to be a country-wide celebration for VE Day's 75th anniversary but ...

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Historic England calls for images of your lockdown experience

Historic England calls for images of your lockdown experience

Today Historic England is calling on people across the South West to share images that ...

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Council one step nearer to buying back The Mechanics' Institute

Council one step nearer to buying back The Mechanics' Institute

Swindon Borough Council has moved forward with its plans to restore The Mechanics' Institute and ...

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STEAM Museum launches 360° virtual tour

STEAM Museum launches 360° virtual tour

People with a passion for railway heritage can now enjoy the various displays and exhibitions ...

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Discover Swindon's pictorial history with photographer Richard Wintle's new book

Discover Swindon's pictorial history with photographer Richard Wintle's new book

Link photographer Richard Wintle has had a career that has spanned half a century and ...

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Unique piece of Swindon's history goes under the hammer

Unique piece of Swindon's history goes under the hammer

By William Cole A unique 400-year-old piece of Swindon’s trading history has gone under the ...

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Swindon Borough Council looks to take The Mechanics' Institute back into public ownership

Swindon Borough Council looks to take The Mechanics' Institute back into public ownership

Preparations could soon be underway to bring Swindon’s historic Mechanics’ Institute into public ownership.

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Sharing Swindon’s Story with local teachers and school children

Sharing Swindon’s Story with local teachers and school children

The Sharing Swindon’s Story project, coordinated by the Mechanics’ Institution Trust in partnership with Wiltshire ...

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