Historical interest
Name the Mummy at Swindon Museum
A new mummy has arrived at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery – and children are being asked to come up with his name
Textiles artist Lizzie Towndrow has created the lifesize doll to help children understand the mystery of how the Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead. The doll will give children a chance to get 'h...
Diana Dors to star in 'Swindon: The Opera'
The JTP Trust have revealed that Swindon's famous star Diana Dors, played by soprano Polly Leech, will be the narrator of 'Swindon: The Opera', to be held at the STEAM Museum on 7 & 8 July 2012
The JTP Trust have revealed that Swindon's famous star Diana Dors, played by soprano Polly Leech, will be the narrator of 'Swindon: The Opera', to be held at the STEAM Museum on 7 & 8 July 2012. ...
Are you ready … for a night at the Museum?
Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, STEAM and Lydiard House all taking part in national Museums at Night initiative - Friday 18 and Saturday 19 May
Interested in tracing your family tree? Love to look round a Museum but at work in the week? Want to have an early evening date viewing an art gallery? Look no further. Swindon Museum & Art G...
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Everyone invited to see Swindon in all its glory
A film about Swindon which received The Queen’s royal seal of approval will be screened at various venues this summer.
A film about Swindon which received The Queen’s royal seal of approval will be screened at various venues this summer. Scores of residents starred in the showreel, called A Portrait of Swindon,...
Lydiard Park becomes 15th Century camp on 19 & 20 May
See the past come to life with the Woodvilles re-enactors from 11am to 5pm
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 May, 11am to 5pm The Woodvilles - 15th Century Camp at Lydiard Park The past comes to life at Lydiard Park as The Woodvilles set up camp on the lawn with living hist...
50th Anniversary Apprentice Reunion - 22 September
If you were a British Railways training school apprentice or know someone who was. please help organisers to make it a day to remember
This year is the 50th anniversary of the British Railways training school in Swindon. The school was situated at the end of Dean Street, in Newburn Crescent. To celebrate the occasion we are organisi...
Upper Stratton Baptist Church celebrates 150 years
People travel from far and wide to Swindon church 150th anniversary celebration
On Sunday, March 25, Upper Stratton Baptist Church (USBC) in Green Road, celebrated its 150th Anniversary. A special service at 10.30am was attended by over 200 people – many having travel...
Student exhibition great success
Further events planned after success of Back to Black and White exhibition
A student exhibition, featuring generations past and present, has been so successful that further events are planned. For the last two months visitors have been pouring into the Swindon Museum and Ar...
New College students visit Old Bailey
LLB degree students experience criminal proceedings first hand
In March, LLB students from New College went to London. In the morning, students visited the Central Criminal Courts (the Old Bailey) for a tour. They learnt about the history of the Court since its ...
Craig to run for Parkinson’s UK at home of Downton Abbey
Parkinson's UK Run Highclere - Sunday 29 April
Local man, Craig Davidson, 38, from Swindon will take on the challenge of running 10k to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. Parkinson’s UK Run Highclere will take place in the beautifu...
Embroiderers stitch together special exhibition
Fascinating selection of colourful, complex and intricate embroidery now on display in the State Rooms of Lydiard House.
A fascinating selection of colourful, complex and intricate embroidery is now on display in the State Rooms of Lydiard House. The pieces have been specially created by members of the G...
Time to celebrate town’s railway connections
Jubilee time pieces produced by Swindon's oldest business with historic relationship with the Great Western Railway
The history of time itself is being celebrated this month to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, and Swindon Jewellers, Deacon & Son, have p...
Swindon Young Actors celebrate their 10th anniversary year:26-29 April
SYA production of Spring Awakening with powerful rock musical adaptation
To celebrate their 10th anniversary year, Swindon Young Actors are busy rehearsing for their production of the dynamic re-imagining of Spring Awakening; a powerful rock musical adaptation of the contr...
Bangladeshi Flag flies from Civic Offices
Three days of celebrations mark 20th anniversary of Bangladesh Association in Swindon
Three days of celebrations took place from 25 to 28 March 2012 to mark the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Bangladesh Association in Swindon and to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the in...
New Squadronaires Orchestra in aid of charity: 1 April
Big band fundraising show for Goldenhar and Help for Heroes at MECA
The New Squadronaires Orchestra directed by Mark Porter Do you remember the original ‘Squadronaires’ from the 1940’s? Officially known as the No 1 RAF Dance Band, the musicians soon...
Volunteering opportunities at Lydiard Park
Could you help maintain our beautiful park?
Wardens at Lydiard Park are asking people to join their existing volunteering programme to help support the on-going maintenance of the park. Volunteers have made a big difference to the park over th...
Getting ready for the Olympic flame in Swindon
Streets to witness once in a lifetime event on 23 May
The route the Olympic Flame will take through Swindon on its historic way to the London 2012 Olympic Stadium has been revealed today – and everyone is invited to celebrate this spectacular journ...
Parliament's Pictures - talk on Friday 30 March
'An insider's guide to the Parliamentary Art Collection' with Melanie Unwin at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Talk from the Friends of Swindon Museum and Art Gallery ‘Parliament’s Pictures: an insider’s guide to the Parliamentary Art Collection’ with Melanie Unwin Swindon Museum and ...
Exploring lives of young people in Swindon - past and present
Exhibition of work by 11 to 16 year olds from four schools - Swindon Museum and Art Gallery until 14 April
Traditional and new media artwork - created by 130 Swindon students as part of a project supported by a £25,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Young Roots programme - goes on display...
Work starts on pedestrian subway improvements
Spring facelift for Great Western and Hawksworth underpasses due for completion in April
Two key pedestrian routes, which connect the north and south sides of Swindon under the railway tracks, will be undergoing a spring facelift over the next couple of months. The improvements will make ...
Eddie Cochran Rock 'n Roll Festival - April 7
At the Neeld Hall, Chippenham, featuring The Cheaterslicks, Lucas and the Dynamos, The Flip Top Floozies and The Earl Jackson Band
1950’s rock n’ roll legend Eddie Cochran was a pioneer for the genre, but his promising career came to a sudden end after a fatal car crash in Chippenham in 1960. To celebrate the star and...
'Swindon: The Opera' cast announced
Local couple Alison and James Canning will lead the cast in July performance.
Matt Fox, Trustee of the JTP Trust and librettist for 'Swindon: The Opera', is delighted to announce the main cast for the musical journey which will tell an entertaining and informative human story o...
Arty Eggs Decoration Workshop - 4 April
Come along to Swindon Museum and Art Gallery to create eggstravagant decorated Easter eggs
Swindon Museum & Art Gallery Wednesday 4 April, 11am – 1pm, 2pm – 4pm Arty Eggs Decoration Workshop £3 per child Come and create eggstravagant Easter egg decorations inspired...
The Games - 30 March
Swindon Arts Centre offers you an alternative to the Olympics!
With all the news of the Olympics in the headlines here at the Swindon Arts Centre we are offering you an alternative night out! The Games. This clown-based comedy based on the stories of the Ancient...
Full Steam Ahead for Photography Students from 24 February
Swindon College HND Photography students' work on display at STEAM Museum
Nine HND Photography students from Swindon College School of Art, will have their work on public display at a special photographic exhibition starting next week at the STEAM Museum, Fire Fly Avenue, K...
Student exhibition compares Swindon's past with the present
Back to Black and White exhibition at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery delivers fascinating insights and perspectives until 14 April
Artwork created by students as part of a £25,000 youth arts and heritage project has been unveiled in a special preview at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery. The Back to Black and White ...
