The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 50: Aug/Sept 2020 | Page 19

LOVE LOCAL
Royal Wootton Bassett
Royal Wootton Bassett is a small market town
mentioned in the Domesday Book and until the
1800s was very modest with a population of less
than 2,000 and an economy based around farming
and agriculture. It started its long association with
the military when RAF Lyneham opened nearby in
1940 and its expansion continued from the 1960s
with the coming of the M4.
Today it’s well known for its community spirit when residents lined
the High Street to pay their respects as the repatriation of service
men and women passed through after losing their lives in conflict in
Afghanistan and Iraq. As a result the Queen bestowed the ‘Royal’ title
to the town in 2011.
HERE ARE 5 OF ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT’S INDEPENDENTS:
1. OLD BANK ANTIQUES 143 High Street, A
new business opened by local businessman
Jon White on the site of a former hotel and
later a bank. This bespoke centre offers small
antiques, jewellery and collectibles
including coins. For more information visit:
www.oldbankantiques.co.uk
2. K & EJ CRUMP & SON 120 High Street, a
family butcher shop famous across North
Wiltshire for the ‘Bassett Banger’ and known
lovingly as ‘Crumps’. Established in 1985 by
Keith and Jean Crump and taken over by son
Andy in 1999. For more information visit:
www.crumpbutchers.co.uk
DANDELION GIFTS & COFFEE SHOP
49 High Street, an independent local eatery
offering vegan, gluten and dairy free options
as well as quirky gifts across two floors. For
more information visit their Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/DandelionRWB
3. J ROUSE & SON 125 High Street, one of
the town’s oldest businesses with a history
dating back well over 100 years. The team
sell homewares, hardware and all goods
DIY. For more information visit:
www.jrouse.co.uk
4. DEACON & SON (SWINDON) LTD
44/45 High Street, was founded as a
jewellers, watch and clock makers by
George Deacon in 1848 and remains
a family-run business, now in its sixth
generation. The Royal Wootton Bassett
shop has been part of the town’s high
street since 1974 stocking many wellknown
and high end brands including
Rolex. Visit: www.deacons-jewellers.com
Visit The Business Exchange website and follow the #LoveLocalWilts hashtag on social media from Saturday 19th September- Friday 25th
September as we put the spotlight on more Royal Wootton Bassett businesses. The #LoveLocalWilts campaign will continue in our October/
November magazine and online until 13th November.
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