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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Victoria Road, No.96 Mechanical Office Equipment Ltd, 1968 June 1, 1968 Then
Victoria Road, No 153: Morans Electrical Shop Interior 1927

The interior of Moran's shop in 1927. Electricity was very much new technology

 January 1, 1927 Then
Victoria Road, No 153: Morans Electrical Shop 1923

Mr Moran in the doorway of his shop. The business remained in existence until the 1990's and retained a particular old world charm

 July 1, 1923 Then
Victoria Road, looking south, 1910

This picture shows a view of Victoria Road looking south towards the 'Victoria public house' and the 'Belle Vue public house'.

 July 1, 1910 Then
Victoria Road, Hospital Carnival Week parade, 1940

The parade to mark the start of Hospital Carnival Week that year started at the Town Hall and was heading up Victoria Road to the Town Gardens. It was led by the Swindon Prospect Silver Band, headed by the Mayor of Swindon (Cllr H.R. Hustings). The parade included members of the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service), St John Ambulance, Red Cross, ARP Services, ex-servicemen, Sea Cadets and the Boy Scouts.

 June 16, 1940 Then