GWR navvies at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
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GWR navvies at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
A group of Great Western Railway navvies straightening the track at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
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Carmarthenshire Conditions Heavy Labour Manual Navvies Navvy Rails Rocks Straight Straightening Track Trucks Ferryside Straighten
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a group of Great Western Railway (GWR) navvies diligently working to straighten the track at Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, in the year 1904. The rugged terrain of the Welsh landscape is evident in the background, with the navvies laboriously manhandling heavy rocks and rails to align them with the track bed. Their faces are etched with determination and focus, a testament to the arduous manual labor required to build and maintain the railway infrastructure of the time. The image transports us back to the Edwardian era, a period of significant expansion and development in the transportation sector. The GWR was at the forefront of this growth, connecting various parts of the country and facilitating the movement of people and goods. The navvies, who were essential to this endeavor, worked under challenging conditions, often in remote locations, to construct and repair the railway lines. The photograph offers a glimpse into the historical significance of the railway system and the role of the navvies in shaping the transport landscape of the United Kingdom. Their laborious efforts resulted in the creation of a robust and extensive railway network that continues to serve as the backbone of the country's transportation system. This image is an important reminder of the human endeavor and perseverance that went into building the railway lines that have shaped the history of transportation in South Wales and beyond.
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