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Create Studios: Discover the new creative film hub in Brunel's former Carriage Works

Create Studios, 10 Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5FB

  • 07 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Create Studios is Swindon’s media hub, newly housed in Brunel’s former Carriage Works ! See great heritage films about Swindon's past from BFI & local producers alongside beautiful textile artworks by Swindon’s communities for StitchYourStory

There will be 2 heritage film presentations during the day

Saturday 7 September:
Drop in anytime 10.30 – 15.30 for refreshments and to see our new studios’ home in Brunel’s former Carriage Works and find out more about our work and the wonderful Sofa Screenings film offer - for those who love film or want to discover something new. The new programme launches in September!

We are also delighted to be hosting 2 special Swindon heritage films programmed with introductory talk from local filmmaker Martin Parry

11.00 -12.00 and 14.30-15.30

One of Martin’s iconic films about the former GWR railway works will be running alongside an extraordinary film in the British Film Institute film, Men on the Mend, featuring the ground-breaking health treatment for GWR workers.

In between the special screenings you can see Making My Mark; a series of short films about personal heritage made by young people who were mentored by Create Studios and English Heritage.

Stitch Your Story – a series of banners crafted by local communities commissioned to mark the opening of Create Studios will be available for viewing. Not to be missed and with accompanying films – enjoy a cup of tea alongside the exhibitions



Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
1100 - 1600 drop in exhibition & refreshments 1100 & 1430 films start time

Location & directions

Create Studios, 10 Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5FB

Directions:
Five minutes walk from Swindon Station or parking available in the Bristol Street carpark and the Brunel carparks
Contact on day:
Shahina Johnson
Telephone number:
+447500686765

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Main entrance via London Street with lift access to Studio Parking at Bristol Street Car Park with disabled access to back of studio by calling 07507 709043

Additional information

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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