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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| Havelock Street - Shops 1968 |
Swindon had lots of bookshops once. Note the narrow back way leading to Granville Street. On the right is Frank Woodward, Fishing Tackle |
June 1, 1968 |
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| Fleet Street - shops 1968 |
Kane's Cycle and Mopeds, The Kandy Box at 39. In the background the AEUW building is under construction |
June 1, 1968 |
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| Princes Street - new Divisional Police HQ 1968 |
Then brand spanking new, it has already gone and the site awaits redevelopment |
June 1, 1968 |
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| South Street, Providence Chapel,1968 |
Providence Chapel in 1968, a Particular Baptist Chapel, built in 1845 with a burial ground to the front it is now a private house. |
June 1, 1968 |
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| Wood Street, No.10 Nash's Sweet Shop, 1968 |
Nash's Sweet Shop at No 10 Wood Street in 1968. Mr E. Nash who made his own sweets opened the first Nash's in the 1850's. Later opening more shops in Rodbourne Road, Bridge Street and Regent Circus run by his daughters. Famous for their 'penny big lots' (a special bargain pack of sweets), and prize winning ice cream. |
June 1, 1968 |
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