Swindon in the Past Lane

The friendly face of Savernake Street encourages the flagging walker up the steep hill and tomorrow there will be a particularly warm welcome at the Eastcott Big Lunch and Neighbourhood Party .   In 1900 the Ordnance Survey map shows the area as undeveloped, possibly due to large sand and gravel pits indicated on the site.  In his book A Swindon Retrospect published in 1932 local historian Frederick Large recalled how Wombwell, Bostock and Sangers circuses were regular visitors to this area, something the Eastcott Community Organisation continue to celebrate with their circus themed  Big Lunch and Neighbourhood Party. Building work on what was then known as the Globe Field estate began in 1905-6 when Bishop & Pritchett ‘valuers, house agents and architects, agents and surveyors to the Rolleston Estate’ started work. The four streets of red brick houses were eventually named Savernake Street, Pembroke Street, Brunswick Road and Globe Street. Most...

Fantastic turnout for our guided walk at Radnor Street Cemetery on Sunday - 50 people! With the grass almost as high as an elephant's eye we kept mainly to the paths. Andy had three new stories to tell, including that of Town Crier John Hiscock, a direct ancestor of one of his best mates. We look forward to seeing you all next month, September 10, when we are joining forces with the folks from Eastcott Community Organisation during the Open Heritage Days with an Eastcott centric walk followed by tea and cakes at the Savernake Street Social Hall. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. Someone enjoying a bird's eye view