Merely a 1 minute drive from faringdon road and westcott place. The area between dore road and new road was also built up. Residents of rodbourne cheney and the liddiards came into swindon via roadways. Victoria county history wiltshire vol 9 pp104119 swindon. History of rodbourne cheney, in swindon and wiltshire.
Rodbourne cheney, wiltshire genealogy familysearch wiki. Top class facilities include meeting and conference rooms plus ample car parking spaces and disabled access. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in rodbourne road, swindon sn2. The site had been chosen as a convenient point on the londonbristol line, as swindon was the point at which the cheltenham branch of the gwr joined the main line. Read more about the rodbourne remembers project here. Book if you have any more information about these photographs please add a comment to the individual photo. Please note that these units are listed here because their boundaries covered the point location we hold for rodbourne cheney. Libraries moredon and rodbourne cheney library swindon borough council. Gordon shaw of the rodbourne history group with a talk that includes local, railway and, of course, family history. Church of st mary is a grade ii listed building in rodbourne cheney, swindon, england. Rodbourne remembers the parish church of st augustine, even.
Terminus cafe, 124 rodbourne road, swindon, wiltshire 2k. Homepage for swindon libraries, including links to all pages in section. Read about the history of swindon and see specially selected local. Rodbourne remembers the parish church of st augustine. Although mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, the small settlement only had a population of 1,198 in 1801, at the time of the first official census, slightly less than the neighbouring towns of wootton basset 1,244, cricklade 1,333 and considerably smaller. In the 1930s swindon continued to grow and reached a population of 61,000 by 1939. At that time swindon was a tiny village but by the late th century swindon had grown into a small town with a weekly market. At our school, we follow a broad, relevant, and meaningful curriculum which, as a team, we are very proud of.
Where can i get books on this please i live in bristol but grew up in rodbourne rd. An old map of wiltshire, handdrawn in 1840 for the renowned cartographic publisher samuel lewis. History of even swindon the parish church of st augustine, even. A journey through swindons history including the gwr railway works, the origins of old town, roman settlements, the car industry, dday and chiseldon camp. If you would like a copy or have more images that youd like to share, please get in touch. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to our church. Development also spread to the area around dore road. The rodbourne community history group rchg comprises mainly local residents of rodbourne, swindon, wiltshire. We hold an archive of hundreds of photographs of the people and places. Wiltshire council wiltshire community history get community. A journey through swindon s history including the gwr railway works, the origins of old town, roman settlements, the car industry, dday and chiseldon camp. The first known written record of the manor of even swindon mentions that the.
Rodbourne reedy brook was linked to the manor and parish of rodbourne. Housing began to be built in the 1870s and in 1890 the land was transferred to the municipal borough of swindon. Wiltshire, england, church of england marriages and banns. Find properties to buy in rodbourne road, swindon sn2 with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Stone slate roof with concrete slates on inner pitch.
Conservation area appraisal rodbourne cheney swindon. The average house price in rodbourne road, swindon sn2 is. These superbly detailed maps provide an authoritive and fascinating insight into the history and gradual development of our cities, towns and villages. The site had been chosen as a convenient point on the londonbristol line, as swindon was the point at which the cheltenham branch of. History of rodbourne cheney, in swindon and wiltshire map. Postcodes in rodbourne, wiltshire, england postcode.
Would love to read more of these stories about my childhood and growing up. Rodbourne cheney turning back the clocks for history. The postcode is within the mannington and western wardelectoral division, which is in the constituency of north swindon. Interesting information for rodbourne road, swindon, sn2. Mary, a parish, in the union of highworth and swindon, hundred of highworth, cricklade, and staple, swindon and n. Login to the library catalogue to renew or reserve a book. Read about the history of swindon and see specially. Read about the history of swindon and see specially selected. Libraries moredon and rodbourne cheney library swindon. We are not just about the bricks and mortar, but the people who lived in and made.
Rodbourne cheney was built up in the 1920s and became a quiet suburb. Rodbourne cheney photo gallery contiguous parishes our neighbours blunsdon st. House prices in rodbourne road, swindon sn2 stand at. The population estimates for the uk, england and wales, scotland and northern ireland. Browse a range of property to buy in rodbourne road, swindon sn2 with primelocation. Nov 18, 2009 buy books the historic england archive. This page combines information for the address rodbourne road, swindon, sn2 2aa, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. Rodbourne community history group new contributions. Residents of rodbourne in swindon public group facebook. Historical swindon then and now welcome to the swindonweb then and now gallery.
Property for sale in rodbourne road, swindon sn2 buy. About wiltshire, england, church of england marriages and banns, 17541916 marriage registers both the british government and the church had an interest in record keeping, and a 1538 act of parliament required ministers in the church of england to record baptisms, marriages, and burials. With the growth of swindons northern suburbs after 1930 numbers in the school rose. Packed full of photographs old and new, school records and pupils memories past and present it paints a vivid picture of school life through the ages. Serviced offices to rent at shaftesbury centre, percy street, rodbourne, swindon, wiltshire arrange a viewing today. Shaftesbury centre, percy street, rodbourne, swindon. In 1872 the school at corston closed and the children were moved to the rodbourne school, which became rodbourne and corston mixed school. Interesting information for rodbourne road, swindon, sn2 2aa. It also allows us to put together fun and engaging themed activities, such as history dressup day, that make our school an exciting and enjoyable part of our pupils lives. If you have any additional information about postcodes in rodbourne, wiltshire, please contact me. This collection contains images of church of england parish registers of baptism records from various parishes in wiltshire, england. Around two hundred years ago, swindon was a quiet and almost unknown market town on a hill in rural north wiltshire. Rodbourne is a small village in wiltshire, england, in the civil parish of st paul malmesbury without about 2.
However, with the internet becoming an increasingly common learning resource, books risk being marginalised. St marys church rodbourne cheney, swindon home facebook. Monfri 9am6pm, sat 9am1pm closed on sunday and public holidays. Rodbourne road, swindon swindon sales and lettings. I try my best to keep the data accurate and uptodate, but there are often cases where information is either missing or inccurate, so i appreciate all the help i can get. Join the library, search the catalogue, make renewals and reservations, and find your local library opening times. Rodbourne community history group family history federation.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Resources edit edit source civil registration edit edit source. We are rebuilding the parish chest website to meet modern technology needs. Children have a thirst for learning at rodbourne cheney primary school, and we are committed to nurturing young writers, performers, readers, international speakers, mathematicians, scientists, historians, geographers, artists, designers, musicians, sportspeople, and computer users. You can search for units that covered the particular location you are interested in by typing a postcode into our home page, or by using our historic maps section, zooming in, selecting the information option, and then clicking on your location. An estate at rodbourne was held by malmesbury abbey from either 701 or 956. Swindon is a town in wiltshire in the south west of england. Other holdings recorded in the domesday book are at west swindon, where 2 hides were held by ulward and 1. We invite you to join us to grow in faith together. Rodbornecheney, a parish in highworth district, wilts. Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of rodbourne cheney, in swindon and wiltshire map and description, a vision of britain through time.
Rodbourne remembers is a joint project between rodbourne community history group and st augustines church, summers street, rodbourne. Swindon history chronicling swindons rich heritage. Rodbourne later became a tithing in the southeast of malmesbury parish, its boundaries little changed since 1281 including the rodbourne brook to the south. In this section we bring you an insight into how our town has changed over the years, and hopefully bring back a few memories for some of you.
Rodbourne cheney celebrating reading on world book day. Rodbourne community history group about the community. Su 18 nw swindon rodbourne cheney 126 church of st. This fully serviced business centre has a range of furnished and unfurnished offices available from around 70 up to 1500 sqft. Do you have any anecdotes, historical information, updates or photographs of this pub. Our second book, published in 2007, plotted the history of the two schools in rodbourne, namely even swindon and jennings street from 1879 to 2007 when even swindon infants moved into new premises. Both the british government and the church had an interest in record keeping, and a 1538 act of parliament required ministers in the church of england to record baptisms, marriages, and burials. After the reorganization of the swindon schools in 1946 rodbourne cheney school took infants and juniors only. The anglican church of st augustine was built in 1908. Our second book, published in 2007, plotted the history of the two schools in rodbourne, namely even swindon and jennings street from 1879 to 2007 when. Rodbourne photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.
Coop food can be found close to the crossroads of hawkins street, percy street and rodbourne road, in swindon, wiltshire. A brief history of rodbourne and even swindon rodbourne. Although mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, the small settlement only had a. It is referred to in the 1086 domesday book as suindune, believed to be derived from the old english words swine and dun meaning pig hill or possibly sweyns hill, sweyn being a scandinavian name akin to sven and english swain, meaning a young man. The school was extended to accommodate the extra pupils in 1872 and we know something of their school life from the log books that survive from 1878. Pattern store and water tank, swindon 55885 historic. Newly modernised fitted kitchen leading to a utility room. The name swindon is derived from the saxon words swine dun meaning pig hill or the hill where pigs were bred.
From its very beginnings the society has attempted to record the social history of the area as shown by the camera since the 1850s. Wiltshire council wiltshire community history get school. Rodbourne cheney home page a willingness to learn leads. Swindon sales and lettings are pleased to offer this 2 bedroom house in the heart of swindon. Apr 11, 2018 rodbourne remembers is a joint project between rodbourne community history group and st augustines church, summers street, rodbourne. Before the expansion of the town, even swindon was a hamlet just south of the canal and the swindon cheltenham railway. Children have a thirst for learning at rodbourne cheney primary school, and we are committed to nurturing young writers, performers, readers, international speakers, mathematicians, scientists, historians, geographers, artists, designers, musicians. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described rodbourne cheney like this. Rodbourne cheney primary school is an exceptional place to learn and teach. Although mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, the small settlement only had a population of 1,198 in 1801, at the time of the first official census, slightly less than the neighbouring towns of wootton basset 1,244, cricklade 1,333 and considerably smaller than highworth. Recording the history and memories of the community of rodbourne in swindon, wilts. The area used to be known as even swindon due to its location on the lower and flatter land 2km about 1. We have developed an exciting and happy community that inspires children to fulfil their potential, and lessons are led by our professional, talented, and committed staff.
The swindon railway works were begun in 1841 as a repair depot for locomotives on the great western railway. Manor house and manor cottage is a grade ii listed building in rodbourne cheney, swindon, england. Family history resources and research covering the ancient county of yorkshire, particularly leeds and the west riding. Make a robin proud of their team with their very own personalised swindon history book. It helps get our pupils excited about their education and provides additional structure and context to their learning. The 6th june 2019 saw the launch of the swindon heritage action zone. The brass war memorial inside st augustines lists 38 men feom rodbourne who paid the ultimate price in the great war. At rodbourne cheney primary school, we still recognise the importance of books in helping children to learn, develop, and discover new worlds. The property consists of large open plan living room dining room featuring beautiful bay window. Manor house and manor cottage, rodbourne cheney, swindon. Rodbourne cheney conservation area appraisal and management plan. The family history federation is an educational charity supporting over 160 member organisations throughout the world. After the boundary extensions of 1928 there was urgent need of new schools to serve the northern parts of the borough. Rodbourne is a suburb of swindon in wiltshire, england, north of the town centre and about 0.
Wiltshire, england, church of england births and baptisms. Mary, a parish, in the union of highworth and swindon, hundred of highworth, cricklade, and staple, swindon. History of rodbourne rodbourne community history group. The rodbourne arms was situated on cheney manor road. List of swindon libraries with location maps, opening times including extended hours where relevant, contact details and specific facilities.
At rodbourne cheney, theming is a big part of our curriculum. Rodbourne road in swindon is in the south west region of england. Rodbourne cheney with haydon wick opc vacancy wiltshire opc. It was subsequently demolished to make way for a frozen food supermarket. Moredon and rodbourne cheney library is closed until further notice.