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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| Back Lane, Little London 1912 |
One of the oldest streets in Swindon, and home to early migrants from London at the beginning of the 18th century. The steps on the left come from the back of The Rising Sun pub in Albert Street |
July 1, 1912 |
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| Bands, 'F' & 'G' Companies, Battalion of the Rifle Volunteers, Wiltshire Regiment, 1880 |
The band of the 'F' & 'G' Companies, of a Battalion of the Rifle Volunteers, Wiltshire Regiment, outside the Mechanics Institute, c. 1880. |
June 1, 1880 |
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| Bands, GWR, Social and Educational Band, 1928 |
The Mechanics Institute Social and Educational Band they had just won the Daily Mirror Cup (4th section) at Crystal Palace. 1928 |
June 1, 1928 |
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| Bands, John Prosser and his Rhythmic Revels, early 1930s |
John Prosser and his Rhythmic Revels, here in the early 1930's included Harry Smith, Charlie Comley, Bert Amor, John Prosser, Sid Pymm and Bill Sutton. |
June 1, 1930 |
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| Bands, The Alfred Ridout Band, formerly St Marks Church band, 1931 |
Identified are Alfred Ridout (the leader), Freddie Gore, Jack Thurow, Ted Smith; back row: Les Collier, Henry Bellinger, Norman Cook, Bert Ridout, Harry Smith also played with this band for a time. |
June 1, 1931 |
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