This building was built on the site of the former Central Temperance Hotel.  Two heros of the Second World War were born at the hotel (their mother was proprietor).  Their stories make sad reading as both were killed in the war.  Squardon Leader Harold Morley Starr was shot after he had bailed out of his burning Hurricane during the Battle of Britain, aged 25 years; his wife was carrying their unborn child.  He is buried in  Radnor St. Cemetery in Swindon.  Harold's younger brother Wing Commander Norman John Starr (known as John) was shot down over Dunkirk aged 27 years - he was on his way home to be married the following day.  He is buried in Dunkirk Town Cemetery.

The two blue plaques to commemorate the two brothers have been put on The Savoy by the Swindon Heritage team and were unveiled on 8th September 2016 by their nephew retired Squadron Leader Peter Starr Mills (93 years young) and great niece Sue Giles.

Information about both men can be seen at:
      Harold
      Norman