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Greetings Card : Swindon Works, 1908
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Swindon Works, 1908
View of Swindon Works looking towards the turntable and Erecting Shop
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 536746
© STEAM Picture Library 2007 - All Rights Reserved
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: "Swindon Works, 1908." This exquisite card design transports you back in time to the iconic Swindon Works of the Great Western Railway (GWR), as captured in 1908 by an unnamed photographer. The captivating image showcases Swindon Works from a unique perspective, with the turntable and Erecting Shop taking center stage. The intricate details of the steam engines, workers, and buildings are sure to evoke a sense of nostalgia and admiration for the rich railway history. This beautifully crafted greetings card is perfect for sending a thoughtful message to anyone with an appreciation for history, engineering, or the romance of the railways. Each card comes with a blank interior for your personal message, making it an ideal choice for various occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, and thank you notes. Embodying the essence of the past, our "Swindon Works, 1908" greetings card is a delightful way to connect with history and share a piece of the GWR legacy with your loved ones. Order yours today and let the journey begin!
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken in the year 1908, offers a glimpse into the bustling world of Swindon Works, a significant locomotive manufacturing site for the Great Western Railway (GWR). The image, now a cherished print at the STEAM Museum, showcases the expansive scene looking towards the turntable and Erecting Shop. Swindon Works, located in Swindon, England, was the largest railway works in the world during its time. It was renowned for its innovative manufacturing techniques and the production of thousands of locomotives and rolling stock. The photograph captures the essence of the works in full swing, with steam billowing from chimneys, workers in their overalls busy at their tasks, and trains being assembled and disassembled. The turntable, a circular structure in the foreground, is a vital component of the railway system. It allows locomotives to be turned around, enabling them to be serviced or coupled to different trains without having to be reversed. The Erecting Shop, located to the right of the turntable, is where the heavy fabrication work on the locomotives took place. The massive cranes and hoists can be seen in action, lifting heavy components into place. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, hard work, and dedication of the GWR workforce during the early 20th century. It provides a fascinating insight into the railway industry's past and the role that Swindon Works played in shaping the railway network and the world as we know it today. The print, now preserved at the STEAM Museum, serves as a reminder of Swindon's rich railway heritage and the industrial revolution that transformed the town and the railway industry.
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