Timms, Peter
Swindon - The Complete Works
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910809860
- author:
- Timms, Peter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Crecy Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 28 x 21.5 centimeters (1.15 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Swindon: The Complete Works explores the pivotal role of Swindon as the manufacturing hub of the Great Western Railway in the 1930s, '40s and '50s. Peter Timms delves into the history of this significant period, shedding light on the engineering innovations and transportation networks that defined the era. Through meticulous research, Timms reconstructs the story of Swindon's heyday, revealing the intricate relationships between industry, infrastructure, and innovation. This comprehensive account provides a unique insight into the Great Western Railway's centre of manufacturing during its most productive years. With 248 pages of detailed history, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in engineering, transportation, or the history of British railways.
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