‘Swindon Works at War’ by Jack Hayward
It is 80 years since the end of WW2, and 40 years since the closure of Swindon Railway Works. The Works contribution as a war factory was colossal, its achievements […]
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Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United Kingdom
‘The History Of Tarot’ by Michael Gray
Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United KingdomThe History Of Tarot by Michael Gray - For centuries Tarot cards have been used for fortune telling believed to manifest secret knowledge handed down from ancient times. For some they are dark magic to be avoided and for others a psychological system for self awareness and personal development. In this talk Michael Gray will […]
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‘Let’s Go Shopping’ by John Stooke
Central Community Centre, SN1 5BG Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, United KingdomWell known local historian and author John Stooke is fascinated by the way that retailing has changed in the last 20 years compared to what a little change there was between 1880 and 1990. Throughout these years, food, drink, clothing, homeware, and hardware were delivered to the general public via small, often independent businesses, what […]
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‘My Extraordinary Life’ by Jack Hayward
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomJack Hayward is a 92 year old former railway office worker, historian and long time resident of Swindon’s Railway Village (since 1968). As a prominent local historian, he researches and speaks […]
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New Swindon and the GWR | SHP Talk by Peter Timms
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomNew Swindon and the GWR Swindon Heritage Preservation is delighted to welcome historian and author Peter Timms for a talk titled New Swindon and the GWR. This event is based […]
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‘Lydiard Ghost Stories’ by Alex Crump
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomMeet Alex Crump, a Swindon-based illustrator and storyteller with a flair for the creative and the curious. (Writing in the third person to appear remarkably grown-up). Alex is a proud […]
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GWR Volunteer Rifles – For Queen and Country | SHP Talk by Mary Thornton
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomGWR Volunteer Rifles – For Queen and Country Swindon Heritage Preservation is pleased to present GWR Volunteer Rifles – For Queen and Country, a richly illustrated talk by historian Mary […]
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Growing Up and Working in a Railway Town | SHP Talk by Colin Parsons
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomGrowing Up and Working in a Railway Town Swindon Heritage Preservation invites you to an engaging illustrated talk titled Growing Up and Working in a Railway Town, presented by Colin […]
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‘The Missing Pieces Project’ by Gareth Powell
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomGareth Powell from Historic England talks about The Missing Pieces Project. All over England are places with stories to tell: from buildings to battlefields, some on your doorstep, others just a day trip away. Their stories are still being written, and they won’t be complete until you share your side. The Missing Pieces Project invites […]
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‘Swindon’s Heritage As Lived Experience’ by Adeola Ojoawo
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomThis talk is rescheduled from 16th July. Dr. Ojoawo is a senior change, culture, and communication specialist with over a decade of experience leading transformation programs across the UK, Europe, and Africa. Holding a PhD alongside qualifications in Business Strategy and Leadership, she combines professional rigor with a human-centric approach. Her work focuses on how […]
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‘GWR Girls Talk and Book Launch’ by Jane Lark
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomSwindon’s Secret History: Jane Lark & The GWR Girls Step back into the 1940s and discover the untold stories of the women who kept the tracks running. Join best-selling author Jane Lark for an evening dedicated to the resilience, romance, and grit of the Great Western Railway girls during WWII. From the chaos of the […]
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‘Moonies, Movers and Shakers.’ by Graham Carter
The Bakers' 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, United KingdomMoonies, Movers & Shakers, by Graham Carter Moonies, Movers and Shakers is an illustrated talk about a book of the same name, written by Swindon local historians Noel Ponting and Graham Carter. When they looked into an association for former Swindon railwaymen who moved to London, they made some surprising discoveries: remarkable (but previously untold) stories of leading Wiltshiremen (aka […]
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