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Gallery: Wiltshire Miscellaneous

The Wilts & Dorset Bank, Swindon, c. 1885

@iamtimbo / 7 years ago / 692 views / comments

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This image of the newly-built Wilts and Dorset Bank in Swindon was included in a book by William Morris (grandfather of Desmond Morris) written in his capacity as founder of the Swindon Advertiser.

Morris says that the buildings on the left (which, unlike the bank are now demolished) were typical of the 'Dutch' style that dominated the High Street.

Hint: Drag the orange pegman to see the Streetview image...

This image appears in the galleries for the following locations:

Lawn 

New Town 

Old Town 

Walcot 

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