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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Wroughton High Street - Wharf Road Charity Band with Bruce 1910

Wroughton Primitive Methodist Band playing on Hospital Sunday to raise money for the Hospital Fund, Which Bruce (the dog) and his owner Mr T. Beal of Nelson Street spent many years raising money for this cause.

 June 1, 1910 Then
Wootton Bassett Road rail view north from Rushey Platt signal cabin 1950s

The view north from Rushey Platt signal cabin in the late 1950's.

 June 1, 1958 Then
Wootten Bassett Road, Floods! 1927

Wootton Bassett Road in flood September 1927, in the background is the Running Horse public house. The adjoining Ladd's Mill cottages were demolished to provide parking.

 September 1, 1927 Then
Wooten Basset Road, Barnes Timber Yard, 1919

A Traction engine Walter Long used for haulage purposes.

 June 1, 1919 Then
Wood Street: looking East Tramcar No 5 1910

Wood Street looking East Tramcar No 5 approaching and another follows in the distance 1910

 July 1, 1910 Then