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.

Title Description Date
County Road Swindon Town Football Club Harold Fleming

Perhaps the most famous footballer to play for Swindon. He was 'capped' by England in 11 internationals and scored nine goals. Fleming Way was named after him. A deeply religios man, he would not play on Good Friday or Christmas Day. In later years he had a sports shop in Regent Circus

 July 1, 1914 Then
County Road Swindon Town Football Club 1912

Swindon Town Football Club in the 1912-1913 season

 November 1, 1912 Then
Beatrice Street Lake and Gardens 3 1910

Another view of the pleasure lake

 July 1, 1910 Then
Beatrice Street Lake and gardens 2 1910

Another view of the pleasure gardens

 July 1, 1910 Then
Beatrice Street Lake and gardens 1910

George Whitehead, property developer and Landlord of the Princess Hotel in Beatrice Street converted an old claypit at the back of the hotel into a pleasure lake in the early years of the century. He charged one penny for admission. The Council filled it in 1973 and it is now part of St Mark's Recreation ground

 July 1, 1910 Then