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BREAKING NEWS: Robins v Wolves postponed
7:04pm Thursday 26th June 2008
SWINDON ROBINS: Leigh Adams, Seb Alden, Mads Korneliussen, Troy Batchelor (rider replacement), Travis McGowan, Manuel Hauzinger, James Wright.
WOLVERHAMPTON WOLVES: Freddie Lindgren (c), Ales Dryml, Niels Iversen, Nicolai Klindt, David Howe, Cristian Hefenbrock, Kenneth Hansen.
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Appeal for memories from works' office
A HISTORIAN is hoping the public can offer more information about the Swindon railway works for his latest book.
Family born into a life of slavery
Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott was faced with an emotional dilemma in a recent episode of the genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? Having traced one line of his ancestry to great-great-great grandmother, Catherine Smith, born into slavery in 1831, he then discovered a shocking piece of evidence. A different branch of his family tree led to great-great-grandfather James Gordon Harriott, white man and slave owner.
Exhibits give us a glimpse of glories
In my previous article I mentioned that a pageant took place in 1925 to celebrate 100 years of the railway. The GWR had to mock up the North Star to show off its history. However, after the pageant there was much talk about saving some locos for future generations to enjoy.
Pupils old and new get ready to party
PARTY time looms at Lawn Primary School this week, as preparations are made to mark the venue’s 50th birthday.
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