Swindon Local Studies

If you’re planning to cool off with a nice swim, make sure you have your jaunty cap ready! Cecily Cousens from Swindon went on to achieve 3rd place in high diving at the British Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) in 1934, when she was only 15.

It’s half term again! Do you have your holiday wear ready? In 1933 McIlroys could provide beach suits, riding breeches, tennis rackets and all-wool bathing suits - everything a girl could need to make the most of summer!

Our wonderful volunteers from the Wiltshire Family History Society will be on hand to help with all of your family history queries and stumbling blocks on Tuesday 14th April. This is a free, drop-in session – there is no need to book.