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Swindon Mechanics Institute Pantomime poster, February 1860This pantomime poster is an early example of the type of performances that took place at the GWRs Mechanics Institute in Swindon
GWR Trip Notice, July 1912The front cover of a booklet providing information about the GWR Mechanics Institution Trip travel arrangements in July 1912
Mechanics Institute, 1933This view of the Mechanics Institute shows the entrance to The Playhouse Theatre. The fly tower for the theatre can be seen in the centre of the building
Mechanics Institute Theatre, c1931View of the theatre and main stage. This shot was taken after the theatre was destroyed by a fire in 1930. The arch around the stage was rebuilt in an art deco style
GWR Mechanics Institute Large Hall, August 1916A view of the large hall in the Mechanics Institute, looking towards the south window and balcony. The Hall was also used as a theatre
Fashion Show in the Mechanics Institute c. 1920sFashion Show in the Mechanics Institute c.1920s
Reading Room pre 1900
Mechanics Institute, c1920
Stage production at the Mechanics InstituteThe cast of the stage production A Trip to Juja posing in front of the stage of the Mechanics Institute Theatre
Mechanics Institute c. 1914An external view of the Mechanics Institute in 1914
Mechanics Institute Library Entrance c. 1930sMechanics Institute Library Entrance c.1930s
Mechanics Institute, c1891This view of the Mechanics Institute shows the now demolished octagonal covered market. The Institute provided a library, theatre and games rooms for GWR employees and their families
Mechanics Institute Band, c1900The Mechanics Institute provided a huge social and educational facility for GWR employees and their families. Musical performances were a big part of this
Mechanics Institute Luncheon, July 1908This luncheon was held in the Reading Room of the Mechanics Institute. George Jackson Churchward, Chief Mechanical Engineer of the GWR
Mechanics Institute Reading Room, c1930sThis Reading Room was located in the new 1891-93 extension. It provided daily newspapers and journals to read on site. The Institute provided a library
Mechanics Institute, 1938This view of the Mechanics Institute shows the extension of 1891-93. The fly tower belonging to the theatre can clearly be seen. This was built when a fire destroyed the old stage in December 1930
Mechanics Institute, c1880sThis view shows the orignal Mechanics Institute building. Built in a gothic style the Institute would have been an imposing building in the Railway Village
Reading Room pre 1900The Reading Room at Swindons Mechanics Institute, pre 1900
Mechanics Institute Reference Library, 1931The Library was an important part of the Mechanics Institute. It provided the local community with a wide range of fiction and non-fiction publications
Mechanics Institute, c1910This view of the Mechanics Institute shows the extension of 1891-93. The Institute provided a library, theatre and games rooms for GWR employees and their families
