Games at their home stadium, county ground and away, are recorded in incredible detail with this personalised swindon football. Swindon is home to the bodleian librarys book depository, the english heritage national monument record centre, the headquarters of the national trust, on the site of the former great western railway works, and the nationwide building society, and a honda car manufacturing plant, which is due to close in 2021. Working class life 18991984, takes the reader through the life and history of an ordinary swindon family throughout the 20th century. Historic england series local history series amberley. A history book about life in swindon written by a town historian won a prestigious national award. Other holdings recorded in the domesday book are at west swindon, where 2 hides were held by ulward and 1. A book which raises a glass to swindons bestknown former alehouses will be officially unveiled at central library on saturday 19 oct. Electoral rolls for swindon thamesdown 1945 to date and poll books from 1705. Swindon history chronicling swindons rich heritage.
The 15 best things to do in swindon coronavirus update. Friday, 12th april 2019 expert advice available for budding family historians at central library a team. The 15 best things to do in swindon coronavirus update 2020. Richard wintle, known to many swindonians as the man photographing swindons history through the decades, has been busy.
At that time swindon was a tiny village but by the late th century swindon had grown into a small town with a weekly market. The story of the history salisbury and south wiltshires music scene is told in the book hold tight. Around two hundred years ago, swindon was a quiet and almost unknown market town on a hill in rural north wiltshire. New reading challenge aims to support adult literacy in swindon. The history of towns and cities in england, wales, scotland and ireland. Mar 02, 2017 we had many requests to focus on the archeology of the swindon area which includes digs in highworth, purton, chiseldon and as far out as minety. Antiquarian books on a shelf in our reference library in swindon. You will be really surprised how much a centre of roman life swindon is and we really want people who live here to find out more about important local history from 2,000 years ago. New reading challenge aims to support adult literacy in. The local studies collection for the borough of swindon can be found on the second floor of central library. It explores a vast collection of local photographs, ephemera and other items donated to. National award for swindon history book swindon libraries.
A book showcasing the life and history of an ordinary swindon family throughout the 20th century set to be launched tuesday, 27 march. Feb 12, 2018 the library shop is proud to feature a wide range of titles focusing on both local interest and local authors to provide a unique selection of titles. Local news, archive, information, picture galleries, breaking news, travel updates and whats on from the swindon advertiser, covering wiltshire. Swindon library local studies born again swindonian. Swindon is a town in wiltshire in the south west of england.
Apr 12, 2019 and the book, which was published last year, has scooped the 2018 alan ball award the national award for local history publications. As youd expect for a press photographer, richard has a vast archive of photographs. Swindon is also a purveyor of kobo ereaders, if youre looking. Selfpublished books can also be found here, including the recent book from swindons camra member john stooke about the towns past pubs.
He bought the book a history of henry viii from a british dealer, and found himself as intrigued by the books own history as its contents. Produced by the countys trades council and based on a series of. Old swindon would likely have remained a sleepy market town were it not for the industrial revolution. Swindon mechanics institute book turns up in the usa. More swindon history what you are reading here about swindon are excerpts from our book swindon living memories by brian bridgeman, just one of our living memories books. Although mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, the small settlement only had a population of 1,198 in 1801, at the time of the first official census. Book exploring swindons history wins national award. These online catalogues, some of them being published for the first time in october 2007, act as a kind of travel brochure, offering a way of browsing.
The library shop is proud to feature a wide range of titles focusing on both local interest and local authors to provide a unique selection of titles. Swindon is the xxth largest city of the uk, the xxth largest cityof europe and the xxth largest city ofthe world. Swindon borough councils local studies librarian, darryl moody, said. Wiltshire local studies wiltshire and swindon history centre. For centuries after, swindon was just a small and quiet market town however it was the introduction of the railway in 1840 which transformed the area from a small and sleepy market town into the largest town in. Local history swindon village appears in the domesday survey of 1086 as a village of some families with 9 ploughs teams. John stooke spent four years researching last orders while. Today swindon is a large town, in the ceremonial county of wiltshire, south west england, midway between bristol, 35 miles 56 kilometres to the west and reading, 35 miles 56 km to the east. In 1974 the thamesdown district of wiltshire was created from the areas of the municipal borough of swindon created 1900 and highworth rural district created 1894.
Although mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, the small settlement only had a population of 1,198 in 1801, at the time of the first official census, slightly less than the neighbouring towns of wootton basset 1,244, cricklade 1,333 and considerably smaller than highworth. The staff will be happy to support you with any local history or family history enquiries. For truly unique titles we also have our expanding local. A local history book about life in swindon has won a prestigious national award. Its a fascinating story that begins in the jurassic period, taking you through the times of the roman empire, and ends with the present day. Jun 10, 2011 he bought the book a history of henry viii from a british dealer, and found himself as intrigued by the books own history as its contents. The store boasts two easyaccess floors that open out onto both levels of the shopping centre and is a great venue for book events and magic. The borough of swindon is a local government authority in south west england, centred on the town of swindon and forming part of the ceremonial county of wiltshire.
On 1 april 1997 it was made administratively independent of wiltshire county council, and its council became a unitary authority. Please look at the communities in which you are interested for regular updates and if you have a local history enquiry email us at local studies. Parents who register in advance will enjoy 20% discount on 1 children title on the day of the story reading session at hong kong book centre ltd taikoo shing branch. Eastcott was bought by the vilett family in the 18th century now marked by eastcott hill. Extraordinary new photographic history of modern swindon strongly recommended. A local history book about life in swindon has won a. Proud day as important piece of local railway history is back where it belongs pictures. A partial history of swindon in film clips running from 1918 to 1969. Explore swindons sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset.
Apr 09, 2019 a local history book about life in swindon has won the 2018 alan ball award the national award for local history publications. Would have expected more about the history of the area. The town of swindon in wiltshire is not wellknown for its preindustrial era history. The swindon art gallery is another top tourist attraction, perfectly suited to culture vultures and the creative type alike. Book charting the history of swindons pubs to raise money for local charity. Working class life 18991984, which takes the reader through the life and history of an ordinary swindon family throughout the 20th century. Zone mark child will be here at central library to launch the swindon book.
Swindon city, wiltshire genealogy familysearch wiki. Local history of british and irish towns and cities. Local studies the wiltshire and swindon history centre houses a comprehensive local studies collection consisting of over 50,000 items dating from the 17 th century to the present day, the largest collection focusing on the county of wiltshire in the world. Remove during the textbook season, all the web order local delivery will be suspended from 1st july to 30th september, 2018. Our range has a varied selection of books celebrating swindons history and heritage, famous figures, industry and sport.
We are especially proud of our great range of local history titles. The subsequent acceleration in amberley publishing transport, military, local and general history. Our second book, published in 2007, plotted the history of the two schools in rodbourne, namely even swindon and jennings street from 1879 to 2007 when even swindon infants moved into new premises. History of swindons longforgotten pubs written to support. The name swindon is derived from the saxon words swine dun meaning pig hill or the hill where pigs were bred. Swindon local history in newsreel film clips this collection of archive newsreel film footage features a selection of film clips from swindon, wiltshire. Customers love browsing individual rooms and relaxing in one our comfy chairs in a calm atmosphere. Swindon is first mentioned by name in domesday book. Date stamps and other markings showed it was once part of the mechanics famous library and had been borrowed by. Date stamps and other markings showed it was once part of the mechanics famous library and had been borrowed by swindon workers between 1906 and 1953. Swindon mechanics institute book turns up in the usa swindonweb. Working class life 18991984 and was the result of a hlf project by swindon heritage magazine and our local studies team at central library.
Read about the history of swindon and see specially selected. Find out why the history of swindon fc book is the ultimate piece of memorabilia and no. Its struck me that, aside from a post the other day about volunteers for the citizens advice centre, ive been a bit lax about posting on here this month. The wiltshire and swindon history centre houses a comprehensive local studies collection consisting of over 50,000 items dating from the 17 th century to the present day, the largest collection focusing on the county of wiltshire in the world. Author leah posted on jun 5, 2018 categories events tags churchyard walks, edith new, local history, swindon heritage, swindon suffragette, swindon suffragette festival, womens history leave a comment on churchyard walk 2pm 10th june our sellerspart one. Local author collection including ralph bates, richard jefferies and alfred williams. The sprawling urban conurbation that is swindon began life as an anglosaxon defensible settlement atop a limestone hill. The local studies collection for the borough of swindon. The 105year, 4,000mile journey for one historical swindon book. Wiltshire county council wiltshire and swindon archives.
From 1900 until the end of the second world war the history of swindon is one of slowly increasing population, gradual diversification of industry, and, because of changing. Following government advice to reduce social interaction between people to help stop the transmission of covid19, wiltshire council has taken the decision to close the wiltshire and swindon history centre from saturday 21 march until further notice. Swindon is a modern town surrounded by some of englands finest countryside and famous attractions. Voices of the sarum sound 19451969 by frogg moody and richard nash, with a. Enriched with victorian parks and gardens, museums including the award winning steam museum, and an art gallery. A comprehensive collection of printed historical material for the borough of swindon and the surrounding area.
Current local time in united kingdom england swindon. Founded in 1879, swindon legends have since paved the way for some of the most momentous victories in football history. Read about the history of swindon and see specially. New book to show swindon life throughout 20th century swindon. Get swindons weather and area codes, time zone and dst. Weve chosen the first lines from a selection of popular books how many will you recognise. Its wonderful to hear that the book has been recognised with this national award. A local history book about life in swindon has won the 2018. From its very beginnings the society has attempted to record the social history of the area as shown by the camera since the 1850s.
A short introduction to the worlds finest railway works. The swindon book has been added to your cart add to cart. The author of a new book shining a light on swindon s forgotten pubs will donate the profits to support victims of domestic abuse. Nine of the families were free and four were effectively slaves. Monfri 9am6pm, sat 9am1pm closed on sunday and public holidays. We have a very large collection of material relating to jefferies including almost every edition of every one of his books, almost every book and article published written about him and more although we are always. Mentioned in the domesday book in 1086, swindon began as a saxon village. Book charting history of swindon wins national award. Mar 27, 2019 a local history book about life in swindon has won the 2018 alan ball award the national award for local history publications. Local studies wiltshire and swindon history centre. Wiltshire council wiltshire community history introduction. The swindon museum and art gallery delves into the towns rich, local history, archaeology and geology. Working class life 18991984 was the result of a heritage lottery funded project by swindon heritage magazine and the local studies team at central library.
Originally, swindon was a small market town mentioned in the domesday book. A journey through swindon s history including the gwr railway works, the origins of old town, roman settlements, the car industry, dday and chiseldon camp. Graham carter worked with swindon heritage magazine and the borough councils local studies team to write swindon time capsule. This book is out of print but if youd be interested in a copy please let us know.
It rose to prominence in the early nineteenth century, first with the building of the wiltshire and berkshire canal in 1810 and later when it became a centre for the repair and maintenance of locomotives on the great western railway. A local history book about life in swindon has won a national award. Home upcoming events special offer kobo ereader my account view cart order history recommendation of the month textbooks about us contact us faqs. A local history book about life in swindon has won a national. Its here youll discover over 150 years of local history with a vast array of archaeology, geology and egyptology collections. A local history book about life in swindon has won the 2018 alan ball award the national award for local history publications. Wiltshire and swindon history centre opens in a new window offers a passport to the past for anyone interested in finding out more about the fascinating history of wiltshire and swindon. Swindon local history in newsreel film clips british pathe. Guide to swindon, wiltshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy.
This fantastic new book is the result of a heritage lottery fund project by swindon heritage magazine working with the local studies team at central library. Read about the history of swindon and see specially selected local historic photographs. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history. Current local time in swindon, england, united kingdom.
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