Local Studies @SwindonLocal

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

a week ago

Brace yourselves, this one’s going to get grisly! Join us during Heritage Open Days to explore life in Swindon before refrigeration and a functioning sewer system. It’s not for the faint of heart (or stomach!) This free talk will be followed by an optional tour of Local Studies.

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

a month ago

Are you struggling with your family history? Does your family tree resemble a thorny tangle of dead ends? The Wiltshire Family History Society is here to help! Join us on Monday for advice and support from our brilliant WFHS volunteers.

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

a month ago

Save the date! Our next family history drop-in session will take place on the afternoon of Monday 11th August. Our wonderful volunteers from the Wiltshire Family History Society will be on hand to get you started or help with all of your genealogical struggles.

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

2 months ago

We had a great visit from students at Lawn Manor Academy last week! We introduced them to the Local Studies collection, and were able to show them some photos, scrapbooks and magazines from the school during its Churchfields era.

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

2 months ago

We really enjoyed showing the Wiltshire Family History Society around Local Studies last week! If you would like to arrange a free tour for your community group/colleagues/group of friends, tailored to your particular interests, just send an email to [email protected].

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

2 months ago

We hope everyone had a great time at the XTC Fan Festival over the weekend! If you came into Local Studies on Saturday as part of the scavenger hunt, please tag us in your photos – we’d love to see them! Special thanks to the kind fans who gave these goodies for our collection.

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

3 months ago

Are you feeling overwhelmed starting your family history, or have you hit a stumbling block with your research? Come along to our drop-in session next Monday afternoon, and our amazing Wiltshire Family History Society volunteers will get you on the right track!

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

4 months ago

The knowledgeable volunteers from the Wiltshire Family History Society will be on hand in Local Studies on Monday 9th June to help anyone with their family history. Drop in between 2pm-3:30pm, no booking needed.

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

5 months ago

What is available in your Local Studies collection? There’s almost too much to list, so why not come and explore! We are open 10am-4pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am-1pm Saturdays.

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

5 months ago

Join us today at 12pm for the launch of The Palace of My Imagination by John Cullimore, a new novel inspired by the life of Alfred Williams. The launch will be held on the ground floor of Central Library.

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

6 months ago

We are thrilled to give a tour of Local Studies focusing on the women of Swindon, as part of the Shouting Softly Swindon programme for International Women’s Day! This is a free, drop-in event. Local Studies is based on the 2nd floor of Central Library.

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The Heritage Alliance @Heritage_NGOs

7 months ago

Do you have a genuine interest in the heritage rail sector and the role it plays in enriching places, communities and lives? The Heritage Railway Association is recruiting a Chair! 🚂 Email Steve at [email protected] or apply here by 10 March 👉 buff.ly/4i3596t

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Richard Wintle @calyxpictures

7 months ago

Calyx Archive; 20-1-1984 Swindon's last Spitfire being built in a unit on Techno Ind Est. @SwindonLocal @HeritageWSHC @Anjelica1956 @jratcliffephoto @MuseumandArt @WiltshireMuseum More in my books from @SwindonLibrary & calyxpix.com

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

7 months ago

Teenagers! Come and chat about your history options with folk from Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Historic England, National Trust, Museum & Art Swindon, Foundations Archaeology, Swindon Heritage Preservation, New College, Cirencester College and Young Archaeologists’ Club!

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Local Studies @SwindonLocal

7 months ago

Our 11am Q&A panel will be with heritage professionals from Historic England, Foundations Archaeology and Museum & Art Swindon! Plus our amazing stallholders will include apprentices and student ambassadors who will happily chat about their experiences. Sat 8th Feb, 10am-1pm!

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Libraryshop @libraryshop

7 months ago

Well we do love Swindon 😉 why not share the love this Valentine’s Day with one of our vintage cards produced using images from our @SwindonLocal collection #love #swindon #shoplocal #archives #localhistory