Andy Binks , Peter Timms
Swindon Works Through Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445642611
- author:
- Andy Binks , Peter Timms
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 16.5 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Transport, Railways
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Swindon Works Through Time explores the transformation of a sleepy hilltop community into a thriving town. The story begins with two key figures who chose the area near Swindon to build a factory for the Great Western Railway, marking the beginning of The Works' 140-year history as a renowned centre for high-quality heavy engineering. From locomotive design and construction to the decline of steam engines in favour of diesel, this book delves into the fascinating history of The Works. With nearly 14,000 employees at its peak in the 1920s, the workforce was eventually eroded, leading to the factory's closure in March 1986.
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