Swindon Wharf

Historic Map

In 1803 land for the wharf was purchased from William Bradford for £810, in 1804 a warehouse was built by William Quarell for 11 pounds, 11 shillings and 5 1/2 pence and in 1805 the canal managers house was built by Edward Weeks for £210.

Swindon Wharf
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. 1905, Swindon wharf
Swindon Wharf
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. 1905, Swindon wharf, Superintendants house
Swindon Wharf
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. c1905, Boat house on the right
Swindon Wharf
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. 1905, Swindon wharf, boathouse
Man with a stick SU1584 88A
Image credit: Local Studies, Swindon Central Library. 1953, Man with a stick. Looking east towards Grove road and the magic roundabout
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