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Littlestone
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Re: Avebury Bypass
Jun 30, 2004, 17:58
Couldn't possibly agree that The Lawns is probably a sacred site? Or that Coate Water, with the Downs in the background, is one of the loveliest stretches of water in the world? Or that there is a circle at the back of Coate and that Coat itself was once home to Richard Jefferies - the Wiltshire poet and mystic (please see his book 'The Old House at Coate). Couldn't agree that the Town Gadens is a charming example of a Victorian park or that Bath Road, with its little museum, is one of the most elegant and sought-after areas in the country?

Agreed all this is in Old Town but even in New Town you'll find the wonderful Railway Village designed and built in local stone by Brunel. The Railway Village, with its church, railway cottages, Mechanics Institute, and the Glue Pot pub is a worthy example of 19th-century industrial philanthropy and attracts visitors from around the world.

Sure, Swindon has its problems like any other town - not least among them the central library and the above mentioned Mechanics Institute. But if you want to get to know Swindon and have a relaxing weekend in Wiltshire book into the Swindon Marriott (which is just a few minuet's drive from Coate and maybe twenty minuets from Avebury). The Swindon Marriott a great hotel any time of year but in the spring there's a little-know wood out back that is carpeted with bluebells.

PS I'm not a Swindonian but credit where credit's due :).
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