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 STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Museum of the Great Western Railway...
Address: Firefly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2EY
Tel: 01793 466 646 |
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Comic Con
Stars of the big & small screen + props, clothing & memorabilia at the STEAM museum - 21 JUNE |
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Lou Lou's Vintage Fair
Back at the STEAM Museum with fashion, beauty, accessories & more - SUNDAY 19 MAY |
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Santa's Grotto 2018
Ho! Ho! Ho! We know where to find Santa in Swindon!... |
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Full Steam Ahead For Half-Term
Fun drop-in activities on offer at the Steam museum - 25 OCT |
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This Is Our Town
Prime Youth Theatre bring a play about Swindon to STEAM Museum - 26-28 JULY |
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Great Western Brick Show 2018
Experience LEGO models, inventions and displays as you've never seen them before at STEAM - 06-07 OCT |
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Swindon Railway Festival 2018
The big GWR event of the year where railway fans of all ages come to celebrate all things railways -08-09 SEP |
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Christmas at STEAM
Enjoy the unique festive magic of the Christmas fayre at STEAM museum - THIS WEEKEND |
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The Great Western Wedding Show at STEAM
A 2-day spectacular brought to you by the WhiteWed Directory - 14 & 15 JANUARY 2018 |
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Great Western Brick Show 2017
REVIEW: Our mum about town & family get up close to gigantic models, displays & more at STEAM... |
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Swindon Beer Festival 2017
The 31st CAMRA festival of real ale, cider & perries at STEAM - 26-28 OCTOBER |
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Make It! and More
A new craft and hobby show at STEAM Museum in Swindon - 02-03 SEPTEMBER |
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Gin Festival 2017
The UK's first, biggest and best gin festival at STEAM Museum - 29-30 SEPTEMBER |
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Swindon Railway Festival 2017
The big GWR event of the year where railway fans of all ages come to celebrate all things railways - 09-10 SEPTEMBER |
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Kids for a Quid at STEAM
special summer holiday deal for family visitors...
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Capturing A Bygone Age
Night-time photo shoot at STEAM to bring heritage and photography together... |
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Modrail 2017
Enjoy some more marvellous model railway displays at STEAM Museum - 11 MARCH |
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STEAMpunk Spectacular
A lively mix of music, art and trade stands at STEAM Museum - 25-26 MARCH |
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New Stamps Are Just The Ticket!
STEAM Museum launches new 'Rail by Mail' stamps... |
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Swindon Symphony Orchestra
A special concert at STEAM celebrating 175 years since the birth of Swindon as a railway town - 19 NOV |
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The South West Expo
Be inspired by the UK's Leading Business keynote speakers at STEAM - 18 SEPTEMBER |
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Brunel: The Little Man in the Tall Hat
A 60-minute opera at STEAM featuring 100 singers and performers - 09-10 JULY |
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Big Hat Cabaret at STEAM
A fun-packed evening of music, dance, film and stand-up comedy performed by dynamic performers, some with disabilities - 17 JUNE |
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Dickinson's Real Deal
Come and meet David and the dealers at STEAM Museum - 07 MAY |
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Swindon Railway Festival 2016
The big GWR event of the year where railway fans of all ages come to celebrate all things railways - 10-11 SEPTEMBER |
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Swindon: Then and Now
An exhibition at STEAM celebrating 175 years since the birth of Swindon as a railway town - 23 APRIL - 31 MARCH |
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The Railway Children
E. Nesbit’s well-loved tale is brought to life at the STEAM Museum - 20 AUGUST |
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All Hear This!
Famous Railway Works hooter sounds again as part of Swindon 175 celebrations - WATCH VIDEO |
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Swindon 175 Heritage Night
Swindon Fringe Festival opens with a heritage event to celebrate Swindon’s performing arts at STEAM - 01 APRIL |
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Swindon JobFest 2017
The chance for 16-25s to meet employers who actively recruit young people. At Steam Museum - 23 FEBRUARY |
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Swindon Film And Comic Con
STEAM Museum hosts one of the West's largest comic and film conventions - 03-04 JUNE |
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Meet the Railway Workers
Take a step back in time at STEAM museum and meet the engine drivers, firemen and railwaymen of the Swindon Works... |
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The Prince Joins The King
Record-breaking City of Truro and King George V all set for unique exhibition at Steam Museum - WATCH VIDEO |
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Old Haunts
Don’t Go Into The Cellar! Theatre Company brings a one man show to Steam Museum - 04 NOV |
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Swindon Beer Festival 2015
Steam Museum welcomes record crowds to the 29th CAMRA beer festival - SEE PICTURES |
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The Great Western Brick Show 2015
An event showcasing the very latest and best models built by Brickish Association members - 03-04 OCTOBER |
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Swindon Railway Festival 2015
Fans of all ages head to Steam Museum for annual Swindon Railway Festival - WATCH VIDEO |
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Swindon Flood Fair
STEAM Museum hosts a free event for advice and information relating to flooding - 12 FEBRUARY |
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Swindon Business Show 2015
Swindon's leading business-to-business exhibition returns to STEAM - 23 APRIL |
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Vote For Kevin!
STEAM employee goes head to head with nine other nominees vying to be crowned England's Tourism Superstar... |
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One Night In Rio
Celebrate Christmas in style with a Christmas Party Carnival at STEAM - THIS DECEMBER - WIN TICKETS |
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The Wiltshire Poppy Ball
STEAM will be hosting a charity event featuring the Band of HM Royal Marines - 01 NOVEMBER |
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The Great Western Brick Show 2014
An event showcasing the very latest and best models built by Brickish Association members - 04-05 OCTOBER |
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Swindon Unifest
An event at STEAM which offers young people and adult learners the opportunity to speak to a range of local Higher Education providers - 21 OCTOBER |
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Swindon Railway Festival 2014
The big GWR event of the year where railway fans of all ages come to celebrate all things railways - 13-14 SEPTEMBER |
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A Railway at War
A brand new exhibition at STEAM to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War - FROM 22 AUGUST |
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Industry to Art Exhibition
A free exhibition of cast iron sculptures has been unveiled at STEAM - UNTIL 10 AUGUST |
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Media Make-Up Students Impress Again
Swindon College Media Make-Up students showcase at STEAM Museum - SEE PICTURES |
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Swindon Business Show 2014
Exhibition hall buzzing as place to do business in Swindon this year - WATCH VIDEO |
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Manufacturing Breakfast
Monahans' regular big business event for Swindon's engineering sector - 08 MAY |
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We're On The Board
The new official MONOPOLY board for Swindon is launched at STEAM - SEE PICTURES & WATCH VIDEO |
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Swindon Railway Festival 2013
Join Pete Waterman and show sponsors Hornby Magazine for the ultimate display of GWR railway layouts - 14-15 SEPT |
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Great Western Lego Show 2013
Build it and they will come! Thousands attend 11th yearly event at STEAM - SEE GALLERY & WATCH VIDEO |
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Calling All Aspiring Engineers
First UTC Swindon open evening at STEAM – 11 JULY |
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Become A Film Extra
We're looking for a local family to feature in a new promotional video for the STEAM Museum - COULD IT BE YOU? |
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Museum Make-Up Magic!
Swindon College Media Make-Up students showcase at STEAM Museum - SEE PICTURES |
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Oedipus
A distinctly contemporary take on Sophocles' play! - 06 APR |
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One Act Play
A new, comic, one act play exploring the very nature of theatre itself - 06 APR |
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Madam Renards Mini Fringe Launch Night
Champagne and Canapés, with music from a whole host of Swindon musicians - 05 APR |
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The Business Show Swindon 2013
The leading business-to-business exhibition returns for its third year at STEAM - TODAY |
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Sustainable Transport Project Launch
A chance for the public to put across their views and opinions on current transport in Swindon - 11 APR |
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Pudsey & Swindon Centre Stage!
Fundraising party at STEAM helps raise thousands for Children in Need... |
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Titanic Christmas Party
Planet Pursuits Events proudly present their annual Christmas Parties at STEAM - WIN A TABLE FOR 10 WORTH £590! |
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Steel & Brass
Swindon Pegasus Brass celebrate the town's railway heritage with a live concert - 13 OCT |
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Swindon Railway Festival 2013
Join Pete Waterman and show sponsors Hornby Magazine for the ultimate display of GWR railway layouts - 14 & 15 SEPT |
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The Swindon Baby & Toddler Show 2012
Now in its 4th year, this is THE one-stop-shop for all things baby and toddler in Swindon - 08 SEPTEMBER |
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GWR History Preserved
Sports ground gates donated to STEAM Museum before land is developed - WATCH VIDEO |
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Track and Field at STEAM
We take a look at the sporting achievements of the Great Western Railway at the STEAM Museum - WATCH VIDEO |
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Swindon: The Opera
The first opera dedicated solely to Swindon! Matinee & Evening performances - 07 & 08 JULY - WATCH VIDEO - WIN TICKETS |
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Track and Field at STEAM
An Olympic look at GWR's sporting life - 11 JULY - 31 DEC... |
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Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at STEAM
Experience the lively mix of history, culture and family fun at STEAM Museum over the Diamond Jubilee weekend - 02-07 JUNE |
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In A Galaxy Far, Far Away...
The force was with the people of Swindon this weekend - SEE GALLERY |
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Use The Force!
Take part in the attempt to hold the world's largest lightsabre battle! - THIS SATURDAY... |
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Time for a brew!
Brunel complained about the coffee in Swindon but we're sure he'd have liked the new cafe at STEAM... |
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Swindon & The Titanic - 100 years on
Swindon & the GWR's connection to the tragic liner - WATCH VIDEO |
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It's Time To Celebrate, Ma'am
STEAM museum and Deacon's launch special GWR pocket watch to mark the Queen's Jubilee year - WATCH VIDEO... |
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Sci-Fi At STEAM
A brand new exhibition featuring costumes, Special FX props and more from all of your favourite Sci-Fi films - 03 MARCH - 20 MAY... |
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Swindon Business Show
VIDEO: We ask how Swindon could do better business... |
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Iolanthe
A full scale stage production complete with orchestra presented by the Swindon Gilbert & Sullivan Society - 8-10 MARCH... |
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Images Of Remembrance
Exhibition of photos by Deborah J Coleman at STEAM Museum - 07-13 NOVEMBER... |
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Mr SEXY Swindon
Join SEXY wine in their search to find the local Mr SEXY in an evening of fun, fashion & wine - 25 NOVEMBER... |
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World of Work
An opportunity to experience a wide variety of art, poetry, songs and more from workers across Swindon and Wiltshire. |
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Christ Church 160th Birthday Celebration Dinner
A celebration three-course supper, hosted by the Bishop of Swindon. |
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Business Planning Seminar
Lifting the Lid on Finance for SME's. |
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GWR Flower Display
Roundabout message for train travellers and motorists - visit STEAM this summer... |
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Wessex Male Choir 10th Anniversary Concert
Wessex Male Choir are joined by The White Rosettes for this special concert - it promises to be a night to remember! |
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Smiley Cats Easter Holiday Kidz Club
Kids aged 5-11 will love joining in the fun at Smiley Cats where they'll be busy creating fun items in structured sessions, while parents have some time off! |
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Smiley Cats Kidz Club
Kids will love to join the fun at Smiley Cats during the school holidays where they will be busy creating masks and other fun items. |
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Easter Trail
Follow the Easter Trail and count the Easter objects hidden around the Museum - you can win a chocolate prize! |
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Help Create the STEAM Easter Collage
Help Create the STEAM Easter Collage |
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FREE Cupcake Decorating
For the price of entry into the Museum, you will get to decorate and take home your own piece of cupcake Heaven! |
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Mothers' Day Treat
Mothers and Grandmothers can experience the glamour and romance of the railways in days gone by for FREE with a paying child! |
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My World: Recycled
A night of creative fun, promising a collection of unique, interesting and original ideas from the members of Spotlight Pro-Media. |
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Viva La Diva Show 2011
The first female empowering Viva La Diva Show - SATURDY 30 APRIL... |
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Swindon Business Breakfast |
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History Fair & Musical
The Alfred Williams Festival celebrates Swindon's proud past... |
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Great Western Business Breakfast
At the STEAM museum, with guest speaker Marie Faire from The Beyond Partnership... |
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Great Western Lego Show 2012
Featuring amazing model displays built entirely from LEGO bricks - THIS WEEKEND |
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The Great Big Swindon Quiz
First and largest quiz held for Swindon businesses... |
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Another piece of history for Steam
a 1930s-built Swindon locomotive will be displayed in museum... |
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STEAM to celebrate its own piece of history
special birthday bash at STEAM - 12 & 13 JUNE... |
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Swindon Festival of Literature 2010 - Bright Star (film)
The story of the passionate but tragically brief romance between the poet John Keats and his spirited neighbour Fanny Brawne. |
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Swindon Festival of Literature 2010 - Carol Ann Duffy
The Poet Laureate, reads and talks about her poems and work. |
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Swindon Festival of Literature 2010 - Michael Portillo
The former Cabinet Minister on life, trains, politics, and other things that matter. |
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Swindon Festival of Literature 2010 - Brian Moore
On his book, Beware of the Dog! |
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Antiques galore!
Dickinson's Real Deal and the Antiques Roadshow in Swindon |
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'How much is this worth then!?'
Hundreds flock to the BBC Antiques Roadshow in Swindon - and we give Fiona Bruce a priceless gift!... |
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Evening Star’s 50th Birthday |
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Celebrations for STEAM'S 10th Anniversary
STEAM to mark landmark railway anniversary in style... |
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Hollywood star for a night - WIN TICKETS
Win tickets to disco party night on Monday 21st Dec - WORTH £150.00... |
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Remembrance Sunday Service at STEAM
Remember the falling on Sunday 08 November... |
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Baby Fair
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LEGO Festival 2009
Childhood memories were brought back to live at STEAM Museum... |
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Great Western LEGO Show 2009
Featuring amazing model displays built entirely from LEGO bricks. |
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Swindon Railway Festival '09
Still on the right track after eight years - SEE OUR VID + GALLERY... |
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Swindon Railway Festival 2009
Join Pete Waterman at STEAM this weekend... |
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Sir David Attenborough |
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Glamorous Great Western Exhibition |
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England Observed |
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Easter Crafts at STEAM |
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Sea Cadet May Ball |
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Off the Rails |
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The future of Council housing in the Borough |
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Swindon Works inspired
Ken White paintings on show at STEAM museum... |
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Spring Fling |
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Christmas at STEAM |
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Landlord's Forum |
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Gordon Brown visits Swindon
Gordon Brown visits STEAM... |
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Great Western Lego Train Show |
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Christmas Weekend |
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Schools Out |
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Heritage Open Days |
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The Swindon Railway Festival |
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We'll Meet Again |
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Remembrance Sunday Service |
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Take a trip down memory lane
It's exhibition time in Swindon this summer!... |
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Full STEAM ahead!
Swindon Borough Council launches Business Charter... |
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Great Western Business Breakfast |
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Easter Egg Hunt |
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Smiley Cats Kidz Clubs |
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PRIDE of Swindon
Council workers awarded... |
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Flogged it!
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Strapped for cash?
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VIP On-Roof rail service for Swindon? |
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Full STEAM ahead for Christmas
Weekend of family fun at STEAM Museum... |
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Rob Rees supports the council crusade for better school meals
video and gallery... |
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Sir Daniel Gooch
Bust & beer unveiled to celebrate the Father of the Swindon Works - BORN 200 YEARS AGO TODAY |
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Railway Festival 2007
Video and picture gallery... |
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All systems Coe
Sebastian Coe promotes Active Swindon - SWTV INTERVIEW... |
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Glorious is on the right track for its new home
video and gallery... |
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Robots do battle in Swindon
Video and gallery... |
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Full steam ahead for new networking initiative
video and gallery... |
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Pete Waterman swaps Pop Idol for Swindon
Record producer opens first STEAM Railway Festival... |
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