The age of steam is past, the heyday of Swindon Works is long gone - but the legend lives on. What made the Great Western Railway's Swindon Works iconic? Was it its worldwide reputation; perhaps its profound impact in shaping the new town of Swindon; or that it melded those who worked there into one big family? In a new and exciting format, this book, by popular railway historian Rosa Matheson, helps explain why the never-ending love story endures. With big facts and fascinating stories, it is a must read not only for ex-Works employees and their families, nor just for GWR fans and railway enthusiasts, but also for any newcomer seeking to find a good way into railway history.
| ISBN: | 9780750966245 |
| Publication date: | 2nd May 2016 |
| Author: | Rosa Marie Matheson |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
Trains and railways: general interest Industrialisation and industrial history Railway trades History of specific companies / corporate history Railway technology, engineering and trades Local history |