Great Western Collection

Newsagent stand at Truro railway station, Cornwall. 1915
Newsagents stand with two female staff on the platform during World War 1

The Great Western
The SS Great Western departs on her maiden voyage from Bristol to New York, 8th April 1838. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship was scrapped in 1856

The Launch of the Great Western in 1837, 1919 (oil on canvas)
2830977 The Launch of the Great Western in 1837, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Parsons, Arthur Wilde (1854-1931); 256.5x195.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer, c1850s
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, English engineer, c1850s. Brunel surrounded by vignettes of some of his most significant projects - the steamships Great Eastern, Great Britain

Great Western Railway motor service vintage advertising poster

Adverts for the introduction of the telegraph on the Great Western Railway, 1850
1576004 Adverts for the introduction of the telegraph on the Great Western Railway, 1850; (add.info.: Adverts for the introduction of the telegraph on the Great Western Railway in England)

Great Western Railway train - King George V
3782633 Great Western Railway train - King George V; (add.info.: Great Western Railway train - King George V by A.H. Browne)

Steam Train & beach huts, Goodrington, Devon, UK

Great Western sailing notice published in New York in 1839, listing dates of voyages from NY to Bristol (litho)
3610861 Great Western sailing notice published in New York in 1839, listing dates of voyages from NY to Bristol (litho) by British School

Great Western steamship, designed by Brunel, completed in Bristol 1837 (colour litho)
3610860 Great Western steamship, designed by Brunel, completed in Bristol 1837 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Mr James Charles Inglis (colour litho)
612755 Mr James Charles Inglis (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr James Charles Inglis, Great Western, 11 March 1908)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel surrounded by some of his achievements (engraving)
608984 Isambard Kingdom Brunel surrounded by some of his achievements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Approach to Bath Station from the East, from History of the Great Western
867822 Approach to Bath Station from the East, from History of the Great Western Railway, printed by C. F. Cheffins, c.1846 (litho) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); Private Collection; British

1849, A Railway Station showing the travellers refreshing themselves (engraving)
2809922 1849, A Railway Station showing the travellers refreshing themselves (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849)

Leviathan 1858; montage of images showing the progress of steam nav (engraving)
608976 Leviathan 1858; montage of images showing the progress of steam nav (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engraving)
1098229 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

Sir Daniel Gooch (colour litho)
612981 Sir Daniel Gooch (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Daniel Gooch, The Great Western, 29 December 1882, Vanity Fair)

Arrival of the "Great Western"at New York (engraving)
671377 Arrival of the " Great Western" at New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the " Great Western" at New York)

Bristol Floating Harbour, showing the "Great Western"on the stocks (engraving)
2791808 Bristol Floating Harbour, showing the " Great Western" on the stocks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bristol Floating Harbour)

The Progress of Steam Navigation (engraving)
1609654 The Progress of Steam Navigation (engraving) by Andrews, George Henry (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Progress of Steam Navigation)

Great Western, 1852. Creator: William Marsh
Great Western, 1852

A Great Western Knight Mounted For The Inspection Of Public School Boys
A Great Western " Knight" Mounted For The Inspection Of Public School Boys Visiting Swindon, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding

Passing at Speed. An unusual view from the tender of a goods engine, 1935-36
Passing at Speed. An unusual view from the tender of a goods engine showing an approaching Great Western express between Reading and Didcot, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

Isambard Kingdom Brunels Great Western, 1882. The Great Western was launched in 1837 for the Great Western Steamship Co as the first of three steamships designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Blurred railway line, Didcot to Oxford

Light at the end of the tunnel?
Shot at the end of one of the immensely long platforms in a London train station

Railway tracks at Oxford Station

Great Western Railway vintage advertising poster

Pediment of the Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, Uk

Source Size = 3950 x 2487
Testimonial to C.J. Bridges, Esq. Managing Director of the Great Western Railway of Canada

Source Size = 1846 x 1663
Ealing Station, Great Western Railway

Testimonial to Sir Daniel Gooch, Bart. M. P. from the Great Western Railway Company
Testimonial to Sir Daniel Gooch, Bart. M.P. from the Great Western Railway Company, 1873

The Great Western and Sirius steamships entering the port of New York after crossing the Atlantic

Great Western Railway Station, Hamilton, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Canadian Railway
1859: Passengers board carriages of the Canadian Great Western Railway at Clifton Depot, Niagara. (Photo by William England/London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Temple Meads
circa 1890: Great Western Railways Temple Meads Station in Bristol designed by British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

STEAMSHIP: GREAT WESTERN. The British steamship SS Great Western. Engraving, American, 1889

Cross Lane PO
December 1908: A Great Western Railway Motor Van at Cross Lane Post Office, The Lizard, Cornwall. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

GWR Station
10th February 1910: Exterior of the Great Western Railway station at Snow Hill, Birmingham. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Pendennis Castle
22nd April 1925: Great Western engine Pendennis Castle pulling a London North East Railway train from Kings Cross Station on its way to Peterborough

Great Western Railway Station, Hamilton, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Great Western (shopping) Arcade, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Journey through Time: The Great Western Legacy Unveiled" Step back in time to the year 1915, where a bustling newsagent stand at Truro railway station in Cornwall offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Great Western. This iconic railway company, established by renowned civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the mid-19th century, has left an indelible mark on transportation and engineering. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of yesteryears as you witness the awe-inspiring launch of the Great Western steamship in 1837. Captured beautifully on canvas in 1919, this momentous event symbolizes Brunel's visionary genius and his contribution to maritime innovation. Venturing beyond railways and ships, discover vintage advertising posters showcasing the pioneering spirit Railway's motor service. These captivating artworks transport you to a bygone era when travel was both elegant and adventurous. Picture yourself amidst breathtaking scenery as a majestic steam train chugs along Goodrington beach huts in Devon. The harmonious blend of Victorian engineering marvels with idyllic coastal landscapes epitomizes the charm that only they are offer. Delve deeper into history with a sailing notice published all the way from New York City in 1839. This lithograph lists voyage dates from NY to Bristol aboard none other than the illustrious Great Western steamship – an embodiment of transatlantic connectivity during its time. Marvel at Brunel's architectural prowess as you gaze upon a colorful lithograph depicting his masterpiece –the completed Great Western steamship docked proudly at Bristol harbor. It stands as testament to both his ingenuity and determination. Meet Mr. James Charles Inglis through another vibrant lithograph; he represents one among many individuals whose lives were touched by this remarkable enterprise. Their stories intertwine with those who embarked on unforgettable journeys across land and sea under Brunel's watchful eye.