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admin on Jun 29th, 2008List of Famous People From Swindon (Swindonians)

Here is a list of famous people from Swindon (Swindonians)

Note that this list is compiled with the Surname first.

  • Ashton, Dean - Premiership footballer born in Swindon currently at West Ham Utd
  • Bates, Ralph - Writer
  • Brennan, Mark - Canadian Landscape Painter, born in Swindon
  • Clary, Julian - Comedian, formerly a resident of Rodbourne
  • Cox, Jamie - Boxer, won a gold medal for England at the 2006 commonwealth games
  • Dangers, Jack - Founder and member of the band Meat Beat Manifesto
  • Davies, Rick - Founder and member of the band called Supertramp

admin on Jun 29th, 2008What Towns is Swindon Twinned With?

What Towns is Swindon Twinned With?

Swindon is Twinned with 4 different towns. These are:

Salzgitter, Germany (1975)

Ocotal, Nicaragua (1990)

Torun, Poland (2006)

Chattanooga, USA (2006)

admin on Jun 29th, 2008What Is A Person From Swindon Called?

What Is A Person From Swindon Called?

A person from Swindon is known as a ‘Swindonian’.

admin on Jun 29th, 2008What Is The Population of Swindon?

What Is The Population of Swindon?

In the 2001 census it is noted that the population of the Swindon urban area was 155,432. If you include the whole borough of Swindon, then this totals around 184,000. The borough includes areas such as Wroughton, Chiseldon and Wanborough.

admin on Jun 29th, 2008What Is Swindons Motto?

What Is Swindons Motto?

Swindons motto is “Salubritas et Industria” which means ‘Health and Industry’.

admin on Jun 29th, 2008What Is The Post Code District For Swindon?

What Is The Post Code District For Swindon?

The Post Code districts for Swindon are: SN1-6, SN25, SN26.

admin on Jun 29th, 2008What Is The Phone Area Dialing Code For Swindon?

What Is The Phone Area Dialing Code For Swindon?

The phone area dialing code for Swindon is 01793. So to call a Swindon number, dial 01793 followed by the persons phone number.