Swindon Through The Years - 1985 Part 5

Swindon Through The Years - 1985 Part 5
Another delve into the Swindon Cable archive from 1985, comparing images of Swindon then to those taken in 2016. This episode looks at Bluebird Toys, Lydiard House and Sandfords DIY store.
Part 5 of 6

[@mikecummings7054]

I remember Sandfords DIY. I lived in Wootton Bassett as a kid. I also remember a grass verge planted with daffodils spelling out spring has sprung. This was on the duel carriageway before Sandfords. The Anchor butter factory was also near here. It's strange what you remember from your childhood. If I remember right the butter factory was a mustard yellow colour.

[@jupieterr]

I really love these videos, it gives a nice pride of the town that I.. kinda haven't seen before!

[@shirleyellis9708]

Great video.👍

[@michaelrose1839]

Paul Langcaster says Swindon is celebrating 175 years this year - this is factually incorrect. New Swindon consisting of the railway village is 175 years old, the Old Town is considerably older.

[@michaelrose1839]

Sorry to be picky, but Swindon Corporation didn't buy Lydiard Manor and its grounds in 1943, it was purchased by Alderman Francis Akers and gifted to the people of Swindon.

[@lorrainesandle9112]

Enjoy seeing the changes over the years.. keep them coming & the history behind the builds etc.. excellent

[@shirleyellis9708]

Is there still a new town.