This section of the site is provided in partnership with The Swindon Society and The Richard Jefferies Society. It enables you to see how the surrounding area used to look and learn more about your town. We are adding value by providing a current photograph taken as far as possible from the same position. The project involves a fair bit of detective work, so if you can add or correct information, please get in touch. This is your site, so if you would like to get involved in extending this project, please let us know.
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| GWR, Works, Early Engine Driver on the footplate |
An early engine driver and his fireman on the footplate with the works in the background. (Date is estimated) |
June 1, 1880 |
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| GWR, Works, Broad Gauge Graveyard, 1892 |
Locomotives await their fate of either conversion to standard gauge or scrapping. |
July 1, 1892 |
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| GWR, Works, Brass Shop, Staff photo, 1908 |
GWR Works, Brass Shop, Staff photo February 1908. |
February 1, 1908 |
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| GWR, Works, Brass Shop, Staff Outing, 1908 |
GWR Works, Brass Shop Staff Outing, to Henley-on-Thames, May 1908. |
May 1, 1908 |
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| GWR, Works, Brass Foundry, 1907 |
The Works brass foundry had thirty three crucibles, three or more furnaces and four moulding machines, the annual output during this period was approximately 1,700 tons. |
July 1, 1907 |
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