Revolution, 51-53 Bridge Street
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Revolution, 51-53 Bridge Street
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 15 Aug 2010
The red painted building is a branch of Revolution, a national chain of "vodka bars". It is spread over two floors, plus there is a "vodka terrace". Parties and the hosting of functions and events are the chain's speciality. It is typical of the new breed of large bars and pubs selling alcohol on the premises, which have sprung up in town centres across the country in the past decade. Swindon seems to have had an extra helping of them, as around this part of the town they completely dominate the retail scene, overflowing onto the pedestrianised area with tables and seats. It is perhaps no surprise that the much smaller traditional pubs find it difficult to compete against this. The Flag (formerly the Lamb & Flag) on the opposite side of the street, has now closed. It was probably here in Victorian times, and was the last traditional pub in the immediate vicinity.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.561706
Longitude
-1.787029