Snapped: Commemerating The Great War, With Mike Pringle

In commemoration of the brave Swindonians who fought in the Great War, local historian Mike Pringle launches his acclaimed new book 'Swindon Remembering 1914-1918', and his exhibition on the war at the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery. TGtS was there to witness the fascination and intrigue...

On Monday 6th August, local historian Mike Pringle launched, to much fanfare, his new book 'Swindon Remembering 1914-1918', a publication crammed with intriguing facts and accounts from Swindon during the first world war, with emphasis on the fighters, and exploration of the struggles for the people of Swindon. While the war years were undoubtedly a dark time for many people, the book celebrates the tenacity of Swindon-folk during the war, and the triumph of the human spirit. If you're interested in Swindon's history and would like to learn more, pick up a copy at Pen & Paper, 113 Victoria Road, or order a copy at bit.ly/pringlepreorder.

On Wednesday 8th August, the exhibition 'One Town's War' opened at the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, showcasing the trials and tribulations of Swindon during the war with a whole host of photos, documents, objects and stories on display. If you missed the event on Wednesday day don't despair, for the exhibition runs until the 31st January 2015.