Swindon Collection (page 3)

The County Ground Stadium - Swindon Town FC
The County Ground (currently known as the Energy Check County Ground for sponsorship purposes) is a stadium located near the town centre of Swindon, Wiltshire, England

County Map of Wiltshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Swindon & Highworth Union Workhouse, Swindon, Wiltshire
The Swindon and Highworth Union workhouse on Highworth Road, at Stratton St Margaret near Swindon, Wiltshire. The building, opened in 1846, later became St Margarets Hospital

Staircase and Main Entrance, 28th January 1970
This photograph shows the staircase leading to the underpass at Swindon Station and the stations main entrance on 28th January 1970

Old Saw Mills, Newburn Crescent, c1870
Before No 1 Sawmills opened in the far west of the Works wood was cut at a mill on Newburn Crescent. The men in this image have been busy cutting length of timber

King George V and North Star, 1927
Replica broad gauge locomotive North Star being craned out of Swindon works above King George V in July 1927. Both locomotives are being prepared for their journey to the Baltimore

GWR Childrens Fete - Cake cutting team, c1900
Team of men and women cutting up 4 tons of fruit cake for the GWR Childrens Fete. It is believed that the machine used to cut the cakes was designed and built at Swindon Works!

Denyer / Swindon Football
Bert Denyer, winger for Swindon Town

No 4 Shop, Carriage Body Shop, c1920s
Several men can be seen here working on building coaches in No 4 Shop. The carriages are in varying stages from early frameworks to near completion

Bristol City's Joe Bryan Scores the Thrilling Winning Goal Against Swindon Town in Sky Bet League One
Bristol Citys Joe Bryan celebrates his goal. - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP -07/04/2015 - SPORT - Football - Bristol - Ashton Gate - Bristol City v Swindon Town - Sky Bet League One

Class 42 Warship Locomotive No. D830 Majestic refuelling plant at Swindon Works
Class 42 Warship Locomotive No. D830 Majestic at the fuelling plant in Swindon. A diesel hydraulic engine type built at Swindon Works between 1958 and 1961

Apprentice Training School, Class of 1980 / 1981
Group photograph of the class of 1980/1981 of the Apprentice Training School in Swindon, taken in August 1981. The training school was situated at Dean Street

W D & H O Wills cigarette factory, Swindon, Wiltshire, showing an engine in a railway siding, and a Kinnear rolling metal shutter at the entrance to the factory

Swindon Home Guard manning an anti-aircraft gun platform, c. 1940
Swindon Works was considered a prime target for aircraft strikes during World War II. Here, two members of the Home Guard are manning an anti-aircraft gun platform situated on the roof of uniform

Bomb damage to No. 24 shop at Swindon Works in 1942
Swindon Works should have been a prime target for the German Luftwaffe, but the Works remained relatively unscathed from any air raids on the town

Cricklade Street, Swindon, c. 1900
A view looking north at the top of Cricklade Street. The buildings on the left still exist, but he buildings on the right including The Lord Raglan and the King Arms pubs, have since been demolished

Swindon Works Fire Brigade, 1916
This is a really impressive image of the Swindon Works Fire Brigade, taken in 1916. The smartly uniformed firemen are sat upon the Dennis Fire Engine which was purchased by the GWR in 1912

1000 lb Bombs at the Swindon Works, 1941
This image taken in March 1941 shows two 1000lb bombs sat next to each other in the X Shop, one with a fin and one without

Motor landing craft under construction, 1942
In August 1941 the GWR began building the first of a large number of motor landing craft in the Carriage and Wagon shops at Swindon. No

250lb Bombs at the Swindon Works, early 1940s
An image of some completed 250lb bombs being loaded onto GWR open wagon No. 44 in December 1940. Like with the majority of the war work undertaken at the Works specialist equipment was built to cater

Princess Elizabeth at Swindon Works, November 1950
Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II, is stood on the footplate of Star Class locomotive, No 4057, Princess Elizabeth

Swindon town centre prior to trip 1934
Swindon town centre busy with shoppers getting new outfits and holiday paraphernalia prior to the Swindon Works trip holiday in 1934

Man riding a zebra, Bostocks Royal Italian Circus, Swindon, 1930 s

Swindon SN1 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN1 2

Swindon SN2 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN2 1

Swindon SN25 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN25 4

Swindon SN5 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN5 3

Swindon SN3 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN3 3

Swindon SN5 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swindon SN5 7

The 13th Battalion Home Guard at a rifle shoot at Liddington, c. 1942
The 13th Battalion Home Guard at a rifle shoot on the chalk ridge at Liddington, near Swindon. The Home Guard evolved to be a well-equipped trained army and would partake in numerous drills

Presentation of the Wiltshire Home Guard in 1944
This photograph shows the presentation of an award to Home Guard member Mr C Wheeler in April 1944. He was a member of the 13th Battalion of the Wiltshire Home Guard which was formed in 1943 to

Anti-aircraft platform at Swindon Station c. 1940
An anti-aircraft platform can be seen in this image of Swindon Station, but what is most intriguing is the very small Swindon Junction sign hanging in the centre of the platform canopy

Welding Containers for Bombs, K Shop, 1940
Some rather intricate hot work is taking place in this photograph taken in K Shop, the Coppersmiths, in November 1940. The men are welding exploder containers for 250lb bombs that were ordered by

Bailey Bridges, No. 2 Shop, 1942
This Official image taken in April 1942 shows timber components for Bailey Bridges under manufacture in No.2 Shop, the Sawmill, at Swindon Works

4000lb Bombs at the Swindon Works, 1940s
Over 2, 000 bodies for the 4, 000lb bombs were constructed at Swindon Works. This image taken at the L2 Tank Shop in December 1940 shows the construction of these bodies prior to them being sent to

First Class Refreshment Room, Swindon Junction Station, c. 1910
A view of the serving counter packed full of cakes, biscuits and fruit. The first class rooms were ornate and plush. They were fitted out with marbled columns

Swindon Junction Station Refreshment Room, 1929
A formal set up is seen here inside the Swindon Junction refreshment rooms. The walls are adorned with GWR publicity images of tourist destinations on the network

No 3 Company Swindon Battalion Home Guard, January 1941
Marching alongside the Iron Foundry (J Shop)

King Geoge V outside the old Swindon Railway Museum, March 1992
Seen here on a low loader awaiting delivery to the Museum

Christmas card sent by Swindon Works General Stores, 1950
The illustration on this jolly card shows essential equipment being handed out to station staff from a travelling stores van

Pannier Tank Locomotive, no 9400
Seen here in preservation being transported to Swindon Railway Museum in 1962

Swindon England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Old Town, Swindon

Swindon Old Town early 1900s

Swindon Fleet Street early 1900s

Fleet Street, Swindon

King George V and Queen Mary on GWR train, Swindon
King George V and Queen Mary on board GWR locomotive Windsor Castle at Swindon, April 1924 Date: 1924

Great Western Railway locomotive at Swindon Works
Finishing touches to Great Western Railway locomotive at Swindon Works Date: 1936

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Swindon, a town steeped in railway history and innovation. In 1930, the Swindon Shed proudly housed seven King Class Locomotives, showcasing the engineering prowess of the era. Among them was No 92220 Evening Star, an iconic steam locomotive that stood tall and powerful. Speaking of Evening Star, it was a sight to behold when in full steam. Its majestic presence captured the imagination of all who witnessed it chugging along the tracks with grace and power. A true symbol of Swindon's rich locomotive heritage. The roots of this heritage can be traced back to Swindon Works in 1908. It was here that remarkable creations like City of Truro were born - a magnificent 4-4-0 City class steam locomotive that left its mark on history in 1903. But Swindon's expertise didn't end with steam engines; they also excelled at building diesel locomotives. The likes of No D1053 Western Patriarch - a Western Class Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive - showcased their ability to adapt and innovate as technology advanced. Throughout the years, Swindon Works remained bustling with activity. The North Star graced its premises around c1925 while the AE Erecting Shop hummed with productivity since 1927. Men leaving through Rodbourne Road entrance in 1928 painted a picture of hard work and dedication etched into every corner of this industrial hub. Beyond railways, art found its place within Swindon too. The County Ground Art depicting Swindon Town added vibrancy to everyday life – capturing both local pride and artistic expression seamlessly intertwined. And let us not forget about Swindon Town Station circa 1960 – an important transportation hub connecting people from near and far, facilitating journeys filled with excitement or reunions brimming with joy. Swindon is more than just a town; it is a testament to human ingenuity, perseverance, and the power of progress.