Canford House, Devizes Road, Swindon
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Canford House, Devizes Road, Swindon
Image: © Brian Robert Marshall Taken: 16 Dec 2007
The house was built ca. 1840 and was the town's police house for many years. The occupier was not only the Police Superintendent but also the Inspector of Nuisances and Assistant Relieving Officer for Vagrants. Source: 'Swindon. An Illustrated History' Mark Child, Breedon Books, 2002.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.550628
Longitude
-1.776985