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 Station Classic View 1920 |
Nostalgic view of Swindon station in its GWR heyday that will delight erstwhile train spotters and history lovers. The GWR works is in the background and no less than three engines are in steam |
June 1, 1920 |
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| Fleet Street - Swindon Co-operative Provident Society Ltd Registered Office 1920 |
This old Swindon building, No 16 Fleet St, remains visible in a seemingly unlikely position above the Walkabout Australian Bar. Look closely and you will discover a wealth of architectural detail, particularly fronting Bridge Street |
June 1, 1920 |
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| Station Road - Whitehouse Public House 1920 |
The name was changed from The Queens Arms to The Whitehouse in 1910. Ushers brewery took over as owners in 1918. The pub was turned into an Irish theme pub recently, then demolished a few years back to make way for these flats |
June 1, 1920 |
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| Regent Street - Hyslops Opticians1920 |
Note the giant spectacles over the entrance. The business still trades as Hyslop and Leighton in Wood Street Old Town. Though this particular store has been through several roles, it is once again a (different) opticians |
June 1, 1920 |
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| GWR, Station Refreshment Rooms |
Swindon Junction Station Refreshment Rooms, notice the framed pictures of GWR holiday destinations on the walls. Note no date is given so we have estimated one. |
June 1, 1920 |
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