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<h1>Swindon</h1>
<p>Until the middle of the nineteenth century, Swindon was a small market town in Wiltshire; all this changed in 1840, when the the Great Western Railway established its works between the Old Town and Swindon Hill. The town's Victorian parks and gardens provide green spaces whilst its pedestrianised centre boasts a variety of shops, bars, clubs and pubs to suit all tastes. Attractions like the nearby Lydiard House and Gardens prove that Swindon is a modern town with plenty of heritage on offer.</p>
<p>The links on this page will take you to some useful websites outside of the Deanery's control. The Severn Deanery is not responsible for any of the information published by external websites.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline">Local News & Information</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/wiltshire/">BBC Whiltshire</a> and the <a href="http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/">Swindon Advertiser</a> provide useful resources for local news and information relevant to Swindon. Information about the local area can also be found on the <a href="http://www.swindon.gov.uk/">Swindon Borough Council</a> website.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline">Housing</span></h2>
<p>If you are looking to rent or buy a property in Swindon, the following websites may be of interest to you.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.findaproperty.com/areadetails.aspx?edid=00&salerent=0&areaid=1304">FindaProperty.com</a><br />
Provides listings of properties available to rent or buy in Swindon, as well as links to local estate and letting agents.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.welcometoswindon.co.uk/">WelcomeToSwindon.co.uk</a><br />
Provides information for people looking to relocate to Swindon.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.upmystreet.com/local/l/Swindon.html">UpMyStreet.com</a><br />
Gives details of property prices by area and includes information about crime and policing, local services, schools etc.</p>
<p><a href="http://ononemap.com/">OnOneMap.com</a><br />
Search for properties to rent or buy using the popular Google Maps interface.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline">Entertainment</span></h2>
<p>The following are links to websites and on-line directories detailing things to do in Swindon:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.menusinswindon.com/home.asp">Dining out in Swindon - Menusinswindon.com directory</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/swindon/home">VisitWiltshire - Official tourist information for Swindon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.swindon.gov.uk/tourism.htm">Swindon Borough Council tourism website</a> </li>
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