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SUMMARY:Walk the Works Heritage Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Works Heritage Trail guides you around Swindon’s beautifully preserved Railway Village\, through the Tunnel and around the former GWR Works – the original industrial heart of Swindon. \nIn the 1840s\, the Great Western Railway chose to site its locomotive repair works here\, in open countryside mid-way between Bristol and London. That decision changed Swindon forever. The first railway workers\, and the generations that followed them\, forged Swindon’s character and pioneered its evolution into a dynamic and prosperous industrial centre in the south-west of England. \nThe Heritage Trail tells Swindon’s story of pioneering ideas\, community initiatives and societal change through three themes:\nIndustry\, Community and Health \nThe Trail follows a circular route\, starting and ending at Swindon Station.\nIt is approximately two miles (3.2km) long. The route is mostly flat\, with one short slope at the Tunnel. \nJoin the Trail at any point – find your location on the trail map. Labelled circles indicate the corresponding information panel titles listed in this guide. \nLook out for bronze discs in the pavements that help direct you from point to point. \nThe design of the bronze pavement discs illustrate the Trail’s three themes: a rail track for industry; a needle and thread for community\, and the traditional serpent-and-staff symbol for medicine and health. The directional arrows meet at a mirrored pair of GWR motifs. \n\nJoin the trail and find our more here!
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/walk-the-works-heritage-trail/
LOCATION:Railway Village Museum\, Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, SN1 5BG
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:'Let's Go Shopping' by Diane Everett & John Stooke
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/lets-go-shopping-by-diane-everett-john-stooke/
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:‘Stratigraphy and Archaeological Dating Methods’ by Karen Adams
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted online via Zoom by Wiltshire Family History Society. \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/stratigraphy-and-archaeological-dating-methods-by-karen-adams/
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:Cricketers Tours and Open Doors: National Lottery Open Week
DESCRIPTION:The forthcoming Cricketers tour and open doors event is part of National Lottery open week\, offering a rare opportunity. It’s your chance to see some of the work of Swindon Heritage Preservation. \nOn this tour you can step inside the beloved Cricketers building for an exclusive peek at the restoration work undertaken by us for the community.  The Cricketers Tour and Open Doors will guide you through the history of the building\, its current condition and the work taking place to restore it for community use. \n \nLearn how\, for 100 years\, this former public house was once a thriving community hub in the heart of Swindon’s town centre. Help us to build a picture of the role this building is going to play for future generations. And for the development of the WORKS area and the Mechanics’ Institute. \n \nThe National Lottery \nNational Lottery Open Week\nIt’s a simple concept. Anyone visiting\, showing a National Lottery ticket\, Instant Win Game\, or scratchcard (physical or digital) is able to take up a special offer. \nThe National Lottery has funded a variety of our community and heritage projects in the past. We want to be ultra clear that it’s the support of National Lottery players who help fantastic projects and organisations to continue to make a difference to people and communities. So National Lottery Open Week is the perfect way to say #ThanksToYou. \nWhere and when\n\nLocation: Meet at the Cricketers at your booked time\nTime: Slots between 10am and 1pm\nDate: Sunday 16th March\nParking available at Bristol Street\n\nSafety information\n\nWe’ll provide visitors with a safety briefing at the beginning of each tour.\nYou WILL have to wear personal protective equipment such as a Hi-Visibility Vest.\nWe advise visitors to wear sensible footwear\, which are flat and fully enclosed\, along with long sleeved clothing. So no Jimmy Choos!\nIf you’re sensitive to dust and smells then consider that this tour isn’t suitable for you.\n\nAccessibility\nThe tour requires visitors to be able to navigate tight corridors\, walk on uneven flooring and climb stairs. If you’re not able to do this\, but would like to attend\, please get in touch with us so we can try to make arrangements to accommodate your visit. info@mechanics-trust.org.uk. \n\nThe Cricketers Swindon in the GWR railway village
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/cricketers-tours/
LOCATION:The Cricketers’\, 14 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,MemberFREE,Railway200
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swindon Heritage Preservation":MAILTO:info@mechanics-trust.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Swindon Railway Village Guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Railway Village Walking Tour  \nDiscover Swindon’s historic Railway Village guided by a local historian. \nDetails \nTour Meeting Location: Bakers\nTour Duration: Approx. 1hr\nTour Cost: FREE (Donations Welcome)\nBooking: Booking is essential for this walking tour to avoid disappointment. \nRailway Village Walking Tour takes place every Wednesday at 1:30pm from April to September. \nDonations \nWe rely heavily on donations to be able to deliver free events and open our museum. If you can donate\, we would really appreciate it. You can do so by adding a £5 donation ticket (Please ensure you also book a free ticket). Alternatively\, you can donate a different amount here. \nThank you! \nAccessibility\nA portable wheelchair ramp is available for access to the Bakers. Our tours follow designated pedestrian routes around the Village. However\, as Swindon Railway Village is a conservation area\, not all pavements and alleyways are fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please let us know if you have any special requirements or limited mobility so we can prepare for your visit\, make necessary adjustments and ensure that you can get the most of your time with us. Email: info@mechanics-trust.org.uk \nTransport and Parking\nBy public transport:\nSwindon Railway Village is easily reachable by train or bus\, and we are only a short walking distance from the Central Bus Station. \nBy car:\nThere are a number of Car Parks conveniently located around the Railway Village\, but we recommend using  Bristol Street Car Park. \nOther things to do: \nWhy not check out the Works heritage Trail while you are here? The Works Heritage Trail guides you around Swindon’s beautifully preserved Railway Village\, through the Tunnel and around the former GWR Works – the original industrial heart of Swindon. \nWant to see other events or learn more about Swindon’s history? Have a look at the Swindon Heritage Preservation Events page. \n  \n 
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/swindon-railway-village-guided-walking-tour/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage,MemberFREE,Museum,Railway200,Walking Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Railway Village Museum":MAILTO:museum@mechanics-trust.org.uk
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SUMMARY:‘Having a Robinson Crusoe in the Family’ by Graham Warmington
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Wiltshire Family History Society at The Central Community Centre\, Emlyn Square\, SN1 5BG. \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. \n 
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/having-a-robinson-crusoe-in-the-family-by-graham-warmington/
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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