Swindon, Christ Church 1948
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Swindon - 'swine down' or 'pig hill' - is Wiltshire's largest settlement; it grew from the two villages of Old and New Swindon of about 2,000 inhabitants in 1900 to its present size of about 100,000, and it is still growing rapidly. Christ Church is by Sir G G Scott, of 1851, and replaces Holy Rood in the grounds of the mansion owned by the Goddard family - their history there traces back to 1560. Christ Church is largely built in late 13th-century style; it has a west tower and broach spire, and lavish furnishings inside, including an ornate coloured reredos, and plenty of stained glass.
An extract from Wiltshire Churches Photographic Memories.
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