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Tom Swindall & family
Tom Swindall came to Rushden with his wife Margaret, from Northampton, in about 1887. They first settled in Lancaster Street, and Tom established himself in the business of a carpenter and builder.

Soon they moved to 28 Moor Road, 'The Nest', and built extensive workshops behind, with access from Wentworth Road. Tom also worked hard for the community, being a member of the Urban Council, and served as chairman in 1906, 1915, 1922 & 1928.
Tom anf family
Tom and family c1895 by Sam Powell
son Thomas
Son Thomas as a boy c1900
The Nest
No 28
'The Nest'
was built
1888
Datestone

card photos
A Christmas Card with photo of the family c1905
The sons are named on the back as Tom, Fred, Bert & Alec
Tom senior with Alec &
Tom junior in Naval Uniform
Four sons - Alec, Gunner Fred (RHA), Bert and Thomas c1916

Rushden Echo, 5th January 1900, transcribed by Kay Collins

Mr. T. Swindall, president of the Rushden Allotments Society, entertained the committee to supper at his residence on Wednesday. A very pleasant time was spent.

Bert Swindall
Bert Swindall

Tom Swindall died in 1934, Margaret in 1944, Fred in 1946, Thomas J in 1956 and Bert in 1956.
Tom Swindall's Business

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