Swindon Viewpoint

19/07/2026

This weekend a tribute memorial was unveiled for Swindon Band XTC in Queens Park, catch the moment here, along with excerpts of XTC from old Viewpoint programming !

This weekend a tribute memorial was unveiled for Swindon Band XTC in Queens Park, catch the moment here! 61-2679 18.07.26

24/06/2026

Swindon Culture Collective met to improve collaboration and advance the Arts in town.

22/06/2026

No - Swindon is not the centre of the world. That's just down the road at Avebury. It's Interesting to see Christians and Pagans collaborating and here they do.This summer Solstice an interfaith ceremony was held to pray for world peace.

20/06/2026

Three recent films by Swindon Filmmaker Martin Parry. If you enjoy Landscape photography, travel, literature and/or History these should be up your street:

https://swindonviewpoint.com/video/a-border-country-episode-1-of-3-valley/

https://swindonviewpoint.com/video/a-border-country-episode-2-of-3-uplands/

https://swindonviewpoint.com/video/a-border-country-episode-3-of-3-mountains/

18/06/2026

A fast spin through Swindon's unique arts history

https://vimeo.com/338001263

17/06/2026

An express train ride through the unique history of Arts provision in Swindon, once 'the envy of Greater London Council'. This also stands as an important prod at the state of the Arts of Britain in the early 21st century, as we witness a hopeful resurgence with the advent of Swindon Culture Collective.

14/04/2026

A detailed summary of the importance of the Carriageworks in Swindon: -

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1XCJB72iBB/

The Carriage Works at Swindon The Carriage Works is of course listed nationally as of historical significance and is considered one of the earliest, most interesting and substantial purpose-built industrial workshops in the country. It is arguable however that the carriage shops are part...

13/04/2026

The Cricketers (1846) is one of the oldest pubs in New Swindon. It has recently been undergoing a major restoration by Swindon Heritage Preservation. Here is a glimpse of the work achieved so far, - and that still to do.

https://swindonviewpoint.com/video/the-cricketers-re-opening/

06/04/2026

After the successful event last weekend, many people have been in touch who couldn't make the cinema screening of 'Railway Town', asking where else they can see it. There are currently no imminent plans for the big screen at the moment, but you can pick up a copy of the film here: https://viewpointcommunitymedia.org.uk/shop/

30/03/2026

This weekend marked the 40th anniversary of the momentus closure of Swindon Works. Community groups organised a commemorative event at Steam Museum, with exhibitions, screenings and interesting talks. This short video captures the flavour of some of these, - primarily the Saturday, and of course includes the ho**er!

Catch our summary here: https://swindonviewpoint.com/video/last-blast-40/