Then And Now

This section of the site is provided in partnership with The Swindon Society and The Richard Jefferies Society. It enables you to see how the town and surrounding area used to look and learn more about your town. We are adding value by providing a current photograph taken as far as possible from the same position as the original scene. The project involves a fair bit of detective work, so if you can add or correct information, please get in touch. This is your site, so if you would like to get involved in extending this project, please let us know. For more information on The Swindon Society, please go to www.swindonsociety.org and the Richard Jefferies Society, www.richardjefferiessociety.co.uk

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Albert Street, premises of Edward King 1890

Albert Street, premises of Edward King, cycle maker, on the corner with Wood Street. 1890

 July 1, 1890 Then
Albion Street, Webbs Wharfe, Wilts and Berks Canal 1873

Its hard these days to picture the canal running along the footpath behind Albion Street, let alone the wharf and landing stage that once stood there. Here are the pictures to help you visualise it

 June 1, 1873 Then
Avening Street Gorse Hill 1890

Avening Street Gorse Hill 1890

 July 1, 1890 Then
Avening Street Gorse Hill School Coronation 1953

Celebrations for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

 July 1, 1953 Then
Aylesbury Street: St Johns Church Choir 1943

Aylesbury Street's St John's Church Choir in 1943

 July 1, 1943 Then
Aylesbury Street: St Johns Church Interior 1950

This was the daughter church of St Mark's, opened in 1883, closed in 1958 and demolished soon afterwards

 January 1, 1950 Then