‘Market Masons and Music’ a talk about the Corn Exchange / Locarno by John Stooke
Local author, historian and Swindon Society committee member, John Stooke will guide you through a captivating chapter on the rich history of Swindon's Old Town Hall and Corn Exchange
Embark on a journey starting from the Market Square in the 13th century, understand the era of Brown and Plummer wine merchants, the Masonic Years, the Rink Cinema and Skating Hub, and the iconic Locarno Ballroom which included of course, wrestling, skating, and most recently bingo.
Discover the evolution of this historic building including the plans Steve Rozier had to redevelop the grade 2 listed facility and bring its broken walls back from the ashes. Importantly perhaps understand where it all went wrong.
Don't miss this opportunity of an engaging talk, images that will bring the vibrant past of the Old Town Hall and Corn Exchange fully back to life, sadly in just a metaphorical sense for now.
Booking necessary. All entry donations go to Prospect Hospice.