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GWR Docks Brentford, c1930
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GWR Docks Brentford, c1930
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 7194253
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at GWR Docks Brentford around 1930. Located in the heart of West London, the docks were a vital hub for the transportation of goods in and out of the city. The Great Western Railway (GWR) played a significant role in the development of this area, connecting it to the wider railway network and facilitating the efficient movement of cargo. In this image, we see a variety of vessels moored at the quayside, their masts and rigging silhouetted against the smoky sky. Cranes and other loading equipment are busy at work, transferring goods from ship to shore and vice versa. Men in flat caps and workwear can be seen scurrying around, loading and unloading sacks and crates. The air is thick with the smell of the sea and the sound of activity. The railway lines run parallel to the water's edge, with steam trains waiting to transport the cargo to its final destination. The GWR steam locomotives, with their distinctive funnels and chimneys, add to the sense of industry and energy that pervades the scene. Despite the hustle and bustle, there is a sense of order and efficiency in the way the operations are being carried out. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of those who worked in the docks, and the vital role that the railway played in facilitating the movement of goods and connecting communities. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the GWR Docks Brentford in the 1930s. It is a reminder of the important role that the railway played in the transportation of goods and the development of industries, and the vital contribution it made to the economic and social fabric of the region.
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