Swindon, situated in the county of Wiltshire began as a small market town. The original Swindon is now known as Old Town. Explore its quaint courtyards and alleyways and discover traditional shops and lively pubs alongside modern outlets and trendy cafes and bars, or the local and international markets.
The new town was created with the arrival of the Great Western Railway. The pedestrianised town centre sits between Swindon Hill and the the new railway.
Home to the legendary Swindon Town Football Club, founded by Reverend William Pitt of Liddington in 1879. The team turned professional in 1894 and joined the Southern League. Swindon reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in the 1909-10 season, losing to eventual winners Newcastle United.
Swindon hosts many cultural festivals and events such as Swindon Festival of Literature, Swindon Mela (an all-day celebration of South Indian arts and culture) and The Big Arts Day, an annual celebration of the arts.
The town has a lively music scene with many venues hosting both local and national acts, also hosting Swindon's annual music festival the Swindon Shuffle.
Researched by BuzzPages Content Writing 2011 from various sources