Swindon is a town in southwest England that finds itself located quite near to the Cotswolds. Although there aren't many attractions for tourists in Swindon these days, it is still a regional centre for many businesses, tech companies and is even home to the headquarters of many international names. Swindon can trace its origins back to Saxon times, when it was a village. It remained as a charming market town until 1840, but then, the advent of the railway transformed this Wiltshire town into a thriving industrial hub. The location of Swindon is pretty handy for those who travel for work, too, as it finds itself positioned between Bristol and London.