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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Wood Street, 1950

Wood Street, 1950

 June 1, 1950 Then
Wood Street, 1918

A view east into Wood Street, the large building called 'The Manor house' on the left of the picture was demolished in the 1960's sadly leaving little knowledge about it today. Please contact us if you know anything we dont about this building or any other on the site.

 July 1, 1918 Then
Wood Street, April 1953

Wood Street view from Victoria Road and Bath Road April 1953.

 June 1, 1953 Then
Wood Street rear of Keylocks Butchers shop 1930

Wood Street rear of Keylocks Butchers shop 1930. Mr Keylock's van is dressed for a carnival

 July 1, 1930 Then
Whiteman Street, Poulton Street, Gorse Hill, Coronation Celebrations, 1953

Marilyn Clarke in fancy dress on the corner of Whiteman Street/Poulton street, Gorse Hill during celebrations to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

 June 2, 1953 Then