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 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. 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.

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Akers Way, Moredon, Princess Elizabeths visit, 1950

Princess Elizabeth visiting the newly opened council houses in Akers Way Moredon 15th November 1950. She visited a Mrs Willmott in her home at No.22.

 November 15, 1950 Then
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
Argyle Street, Gorse Hill Terminus, Tramcar No6, 1908

Gorse Hill Terminus Tramcar No.6 in 1908.

 June 1, 1908 Then
Argyle Street, Gorse Hill, Empire Day, 1937

Argyle Street Empire Day the children all dressed up to celebrate. Identified are Margaret Fowler, Edna and Eileen Gillman, Pam Wilson, Jean Smith, Molly Nurden and her sister ?, the Grub brothers and Cyril ? Cox.

 May 24, 1937 Then