New DIY-Library opens near Great Western Railway in Swindon
A new council-run DIY library has opened just off of the B4143 for residents to borrow DIY and gardening equipment.
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Exploring the heritage of Swindon's 'Great Wall'
"creating the Swindon we have today". Mr Hayward is hosting an event in the town on 6 February to share his research. The wall was built around Great Western Railway's Carriage Works factory to ...
Work begins on new park installation honouring 'Swindon pioneer'
Sculpting work has already begun at GWR Park on Faringdon Road in Swindon, as part of efforts to preserve Swindon's rich railway history. The park was previously a cricket pitch for workers of the ...
Exhibition at Swindon museum showcases railway apprentices
A new exhibition at Swindon's STEAM Museum will showcase the lives of railway apprentices over the years. The exhibition, titled "Doing Time – The Railway Apprentice," opened this week, and provides ...
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Historic railway building's decay now 'extreme'
The dereliction of Swindon's Mechanics ... building in the town's Railway Village, which was a library and adult education institute for the workers of the Great Western Railway (GWR) in the ...
Town's first wellbeing festival promotes healthy habits
A town is holding its first Wellbeing Festival to promote healthy habits for your mind and body. There will be talks on ...