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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Regent Street looking North 1913

Regent Street looking North 1913, On the left the junction with Cromwell Street and the Fox Tavern, site now occupied by a corner of Marks and Spencers

 July 1, 1913 Then
Regent Street looking North 1930

Regent Street looking North 1930. The Arcadia Cinema on the right

 July 1, 1930 Then
Regent Street looking South 1905

Regent Street looking South 1905. To the right is McIlroys tower, demolished in the 60s when the shop was modernised. To the left is Regent Arcade

 July 1, 1905 Then
Regent Street looking South 1914

Regent Arcade has become the Arcadia Picture House, opening in 1912. It later became the Classic Cinema and then Times Furnishing

 July 1, 1914 Then
Regent Street Shops The Spot Model Shop 1937

Regent Street Shops: The Spot Model Shop 1937. For many years a mecca for modellers as well as a sports shop, it is still in business at 49 Fleet Street

 July 1, 1937 Then