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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| Market Street - Wharf Road main entrance New Swindon Market 1968 |
The original main entrance of Swindon Market, by now blocked off inside to form a separate shop for 'Harry's Walk-round Stores'. Wharf road was named after the nearby wharf on the canal below the current 'Big Screen' |
June 1, 1968 |
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| Market Street - Wharf Road ornate entrance New Swindon Market 1968 |
Ornate gateway to Swindon market. The market was closed in 1977 and traders rehoused in the Brunel Centre. The building was demolished and the area served as a car park until the new market was erected recently |
June 1, 1968 |
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| Market Street - Wharf Road New Swindon Market Bookstall 1968 |
Bookstall in the old Swindon Market 1968 |
June 1, 1968 |
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| Market Street - New Swindon Market Harry Conn's Stall 1968 |
Harry Conn and his fancy goods stall in Swindon Market 1968 |
June 1, 1968 |
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| Station Road - GWR Junction Station Facade 1968 |
The GWR Station facade as remembered by older Swindonians, with the long dark tunnel that led to far platforms. The station building shown here was demolished and replaced in 1973 |
June 1, 1968 |
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