Sunday September 15 saw the last day of the fab Heritage Open Days 2024 event. Apparently Swindon had more events on offer than historic Bristol, so we were well proud. Thank you to the fantastic Karen Phimister for all her hard work.
At Radnor Street Cemetery we welcomed more than 80 people to a guided cemetery walk. Yes, it was a bit crazy and yes, we were concerned that people couldn’t hear us, but we can’t turn people away and Andy and I both have loud voices!
I managed to attend quite a few other events (not as many as I would have liked) including an excellent talk at Swindon Central Library – Electric Wonderland? Women and the 1930s Modern Home by Sarah Yates.
A guided tour of the Railway Village with Karen followed by a GWR Factory Tour with Gordon.
And then a guided tour of the Prospect Place Conservation Area with Michael and Geoff.
Here are a few photographs.
Radnor Street Cemetery guided walk
Guided tour of the Prospect Place Conservation Area
Railway Village with Karen
GWR Factory Tour with Gordon
And if you’re hungry for still more history join the Swindon Society for an Open Day this Saturday September 21, at the Lawn Community Centre on Guildford Avenue, running between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Radnor Street Cemetery 