Swindon Works: The Legend
Author | : Rosa Matheson |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 2016-05-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780750968867 |
ISBN-13 | : 0750968869 |
Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Download or read book Swindon Works: The Legend written by Rosa Matheson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.