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Swindon: An Illustrated History This new history gives a vivid and lively insight into the ways in which the old and new towns evolved. The story is illustrated by more than 150 archive and contemporary images. It begins 2,000 years ago, charting the defining moments in time for Old Swindon, and goes to encompass the establishment of New Swindon, the physical and administrative links between the two, and the town's development during the 20th century. This book recalls important features, many of which have vanished or altered beyond recognition. It describes the most interesting architecture that remains and the modern buildings that have given new heart to its commercial centre. The book is written broadly chronologically, but its topic-by-topic approach means that it can be dipped into at random. The result is essential reading and reference for anyone interested in how a little hilltop settlement developed into a high-tech town with city aspirations for the 21st century.

Swindon and the GWR: The Second Selection The Great Western Railway at Swindon dominated the history of the town for almost 150 years. This book gives an evocative selection of photographs from the collection of the new Steam: Museum of the Great Western featuring the men and women who worked at Swindon, as well as a glimpse of life beyond the walls of the factory. As well as rare and unpublished pictures, this volume also takes the reader farther a field than Swindon, providing an insight into the Great Western 'empire' away from the works itself, including views of stations and structures and trains to be found on a rail journey from the town.

Swindon Speedway: The Definitive History Swindon, as one of the longest-running clubs in British speedway, has a proud history, which has been maintained throughout the many changes that the sport has undergone. From the first meeting at the Blunsdon raceway in 1949, through the League Championship successes of the 1950s and '60s to Leigh Adams and Charlie Gjedde becoming Elite League Best Pairs winners in 2004, this comprehensive history, complete with photographs and detailed statistics, follows the fortunes of the club over the course of their 56 successive seasons in speedway up to the end of 2004. Coming out at a time when the club are being tipped to challenge for the Elite League Championship, this season-by-season history looks back on over half a century of great riders, great teams and great meetings.

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