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Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, Wiltshire
The Wyvern Theatre opened in September 1971. We can remember the occasion because Queen Elizabeth visited Swindon to open the Theatre. It was a very exciting time for us school children as we made red, white and blue flags and bunting. On the day we lined the streets to wave to her as she was driven past. We wonder if she remembers us!
A few years ago the Theatre underwent major renovations when asbestos was found and it was decided it should all be removed and they took the opportunity of the threatre being closed to upgrade the seating too. The outside was updated with a large panel, lighting and the wyvern emblem was re-located to a higher wall.
Our most recent photographs are shown first, followed by the older photographs.
Wyvern Theatre
Taken from Gordon Road
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Photo Date: April 2014
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Photo No: 03612 Size: 1034k
Photo Date: April 2014
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The blue area is the latest design and incorporates coloured lighting
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Photo Date: October 2014
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Photo Date: August 2015
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A blurred photo of the lights
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Photo Date: January 2016
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Photo Date: August 2015
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The Wyvern in its new position
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Photo Date: October 2014
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Photo Date: October 2014
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Closer detail
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Photo Date: October 2014
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Photo Date: October 2014
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Photo Date: October 2014
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Taken from Fleming Way car park
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Photo Date: July 2012
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Before the change in design. Taken from Princes Street car park
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Photo Date: September 2005
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The old position of the wyvern
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Photo Date: September 2005
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Photo Date: September 2005
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Photo Date: September 2005
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Photo Date: November 2006
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Taken from Islington Street
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Photo Date: November 2006
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Work going on in 2015
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Photo Date: September 2015
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Swindon Scratch Choir (now called the Swindon Community Choir) performing in the foyer during the Brunel 200 celebrations.
Photo No: 03610 Size: 598k
Photo Date: July 2006
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A Dalek - fortunately not exterminating visitors on this occasion. Part of exhibitions at the Theatre during the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of BBC Wiltshire Radio
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Photo Date: April 2014
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A Weeping Angel in the foyer - from Dr. Who's 'Blink' episode. What a brilliant episode it was.
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Photo Date: April 2014
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This statue was frightening - everybody who passed it flinched when they saw it.
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Photo Date: April 2014
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The stage from the auditorium
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Photo Date: November 2014
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The auditorium from the stage
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Photo Date: November 2014
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Photo Date: November 2014
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Photo Date: November 2014
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Photo Date: November 2014
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