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Seating plan for opening of Lydiard House, 1955

A Swindon Corporation document setting out the seating plan for dignitaries and guests attending luncheon at the Town Hall Swindon, to celebrate the opening of the State Rooms at Lydiard House to the public, 14th May 1955.

The document includes a full list of attendees including the Marquis and Marchioness of Landsdown who had loaned items of furniture to display in the otherwise empty State Rooms.

See Related Items for a film showing the public entering Lydiard House for the first time.

Year
1955
Creator
Swindon Corporation
Type
Other
Location
Lydiard House
Owner
Swindon Borough Council
Copyright
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on
Friday 25th April 2025
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Seating plan of luncheon 1955.pdf
Seating plan of luncheon 1955.pdf

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