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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GWR, WWI, Ambulance Train Kitchen

Continental Ambulance Train No.16 Kitchen car funded by U.K. Flour Millers.

 March 1, 1916 Then
GWR, WWI, Ambulance Train treatment room

A Continental Ambulance Train No.16 treatment room used in World War I and funded by UK Flour Millers.

 March 1, 1916 Then
GWR, WWI, Naval Guns pointed at Swindon

These Six inch Naval Guns were produced in the Works during World War I pictured outside 'A' shop. St Marks Church in the background. Note no date is given so we estimated one.

 June 1, 1920 Then
GWR, WWI. Remembrance Service

A Hooper postcard of the annual Remembrance service held in 'A' shop which started just after WWI then was held annually, widows and families of men lost in conflict were invited to attend. No date is given so we have estimated one.

 November 1, 1919 Then
GWR, WWII Anti-aircraft post

A rather makeshift anti-aircraft post was situated on top of the station during World War II. Note ther is no exact date for this photo so we have estimated one.

 June 1, 1940 Then