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SUMMARY:'Swindon Connections' by Graham Carter
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by The Swindon Society. \nFrom its very beginnings the Society has attempted to record the social history of the area as shown by the camera since the 1850’s. \nThe collection contains photographic material on many subjects including the GWR Swindon\, Swindon Tramway system\, Wilts & Berks Canal\, Swindon in both World Wars\, school groups\, areas of the town including Old Town\, Gorse Hill\, Rodbourne\, surrounding villages and much more. \nThe collection now numbers 15\,000 plus images and is used to illustrate presentations to local groups. \nMeetings are held at Goddard Park School\, Welcombe Avenue\, Park North\, Swindon SN3 2QN\, commencing at 7.30pm. \nThe meetings take the form of image presentations by members or visiting speakers\, followed by a free hot beverage and a biscuit. The annual fee for membership is £15\, which includes free entry to our meetings and a monthly newsletter. For ad hoc visitors\, the entry fee is £3.00. \nYou can find out how to join them here.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/swindon-connections-by-graham-carter/
LOCATION:Goddard Park School\, Welcombe Avenue\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN3 2QN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Swindon Society":MAILTO:info@theswindonsociety.co.uk
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SUMMARY:‘Posted in the Past’ by Helen Baggott
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted online via Zoom by Wiltshire Family History Society. \nA soldier killed in the First World War\, the man who helped keep the doors to Great Ormond Street Hospital open for more than 30 years and a 10 year old servant working for a laundress in 19th century Bath are all revealed by messages sent using the first real social media phenomenon of the 20th century.  Drawing on the research from her collection of more than 300 postcards Helen will share some of\nthe stories in an illustrated talk. \nThinking of researching your family history – or need some help\, then you are welcome to join our meetings (free) or contact us on\nswindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk or 01793 822310.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/posted-in-the-past-by-helen-baggott/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wiltshire Family History Society":MAILTO:swindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Albany Ward; cinema pioneer of the South West by Ruth Butler
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Wiltshire Family History Society at The Central Community Centre\, Emlyn Square\, SN1 5BG. \nThe fascinating story of a man who recognised that the new world of film could be big business and by 1914 he ran the largest cinema circuit in the country. \nThinking of researching your family history – or need some help\, then you are welcome to join our meetings (free) or contact us on\nswindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk or 01793 822310.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/albany-ward-cinema-pioneer-of-the-south-west-by-ruth-butler/
LOCATION:Central Community Centre\, SN1 5BG\, Central Community Centre\, Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, SN1 5BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wiltshire Family History Society":MAILTO:swindon@wiltshirefhs.co.uk
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