John Oram's photos with the keyword: Swindon

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. In Swindon, I found remains of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. Following guidance from some helpful locals I made my way to Station Approach and Old Station House. From there I was redirected to the trackbed below which is partially obscured by the present day Central Trading Estate. The route from the erstwhile Swindon Town station towards the main line is marked by the Old Town Rail Path as indicated on this lovely fingerpost. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000541E

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. In Swindon, I found remains of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. Following guidance from some helpful locals I made my way to Station Approach and Old Station House. From there I was redirected to the trackbed below which is partially obscured by the present day Central Trading Estate. The route from the erstwhile Swindon Town station towards the main line is designate as the Old Town Rail Path and this is where it is crossed by Devizes Road in a view towards Swindon. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000543E

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. In Swindon, I found remains of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. Following guidance from some helpful locals I made my way to Station Approach and Old Station House. From there I was redirected to the trackbed below which is partially obscured by the present day Central Trading Estate. The route from the erstwhile Swindon Town station towards the main line is designate as the Old Town Rail Path and this is where it is crossed by Devizes Road in a view towards Marlborough. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000545E

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. The first evidence of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway in Swindon which I came across was a bridge across Evelyn Street. having accessed it from Marlborough Road, I was able to see the view towards Marlborough. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000547E

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. The first evidence of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway in Swindon which I came across was a bridge across Evelyn Street. From that bridge, following the former trackbed towards Marlborough, the footpath today descends towards road level. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000549

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. The first evidence of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway in Swindon which I came across was a bridge across Evelyn Street. From that bridge, following the former trackbed towards Marlborough, the footpath today descends towards road level and I took one look back, towards Swindon Town as I reached the end of my walk. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000550E

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. The first evidence of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway in Swindon which I came across was a bridge across Evelyn Street. having accessed it from Marlborough Road, I was able to see the view towards Marlborough. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000546R

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. In Swindon, I found remains of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. Following guidance from some helpful locals I made my way to Station Approach and Old Station House. From there I was redirected to the trackbed below which is partially obscured by the present day Central Trading Estate. The route from the erstwhile Swindon Town station towards the main line is designate as the Old Town Rail Path and this is where it is crossed by Devizes Road in a view towards Swindon. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000544E

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. In Swindon, I found remains of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway. Following guidance from some helpful locals I made my way to Station Approach and Old Station House. The accountants Haines Watts who occupy the building today record it as former offices of the M&SWJR. As far as I can tell, Swindon Town station was below as this is some way above the former trackbed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000539CE

To explore disused railways is fascinating; to discover them unexpectedly a delight. The first evidence of the former Midland & South Western Junction Railway in Swindon which I came across was the bridge across Evelyn Street, viewed from Marlborough Road. The route is accessible from the left of this picture and from there I was able to trace part of it further towards Swindon centre. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_and_South_Western_Junction_... TZ70_2_P1000536CE

Near the Pipers roundabout in Swindon is a beautiful and fragrant community garden cared for by friends and members of Old Town Residents Association. The bees are happy there and, I can confirm, passers by stop and smile. TZ70_2_P1000555E

Near the Pipers roundabout in Swindon is a beautiful and fragrant community garden cared for by friends and members of Old Town Residents Association. The bees are happy there and, I can confirm, passers by stop and smile. TZ70_2_P1000554

Near the Pipers roundabout in Swindon is a beautiful and fragrant community garden cared for by friends and members of Old Town Residents Association. The bees are happy there and, I can confirm, passers by stop and smile. TZ70_2_P1000551CE

Intel are inside but outside you can't go inside from this side. Or come out. Evidently. Pipers Way, Swindon. TZ70_2_P1000533E

Where the much injured Wilts & Berks Canal passes under Foxham Way in Swindon the bridge as been brightened by these two creatures which may or may not be hedgehogs. I don't explicitly condone graffiti nor am I remotely artistic myself but in an area scarred by clumsy works to the canal, out of control development and vandalised lifebelts, this is not the worst thing. I do think that the tags spoil what could be a nice creation. 5300_DSC_2883

Recent parents regard each other at Wichelstowe Ponds, Swindon. 5300_DSC_2880