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: Health and Safety

Health and Safety Collection
25 Canvas Prints

: Building of 24 Shop

Building of 24 Shop Collection
7 Canvas Prints

: Dynamometer Cars

Dynamometer Cars Collection
3 Canvas Prints

: Railway Queens

Railway Queens Collection
6 Canvas Prints

Background image: Aberdare Engine Shed

Aberdare Engine Shed
Aberdare engine shed pictured sometime after its closure in 1965. The water tower can be seen in the background

Background image: Female Ticket Inspector at Paddington Station in 1943

Female Ticket Inspector at Paddington Station in 1943
An official photograph of a ticket inspector at Paddington Station checking the ticket of a passenger on-board an outbound train in 1943

Background image: Locomotive no. 1385, John Owen at Worcester, c1910

Locomotive no. 1385, John Owen at Worcester, c1910
0-6-0 Saddle Tank locomotive. Built in 1872 by Fox, Walker and Co, originally for the Whitland and Cardigan Railway. The GWR took the railway over in 1886 and renumbered it from No.1 to 1385

Background image: Locomotive no. 1385, John Owen

Locomotive no. 1385, John Owen
0-6-0 Saddle Tank locomotive. Built in 1872 by Fox, Walker and Co, originally for the Whitland and Cardigan Railway. The GWR took the railway over in 1886 and renumbered it from No.1 to 1385

Background image: Locomotive no. 1385, John Owen

Locomotive no. 1385, John Owen
0-6-0 Saddle Tank locomotive. Built in 1872 by Fox, Walker and Co, originally for the Whitland and Cardigan Railway. The GWR took the railway over in 1886 and renumbered it from No.1 to 1385

Background image: The Safety Movement booklet, 1914

The Safety Movement booklet, 1914
The Safety Movement booklet was issued to all GWR staff as part of its Safety Movement campaign which aimed to reduce accidents on the railway

Background image: Swindon Works ambulance in the 1950s

Swindon Works ambulance in the 1950s
In 1940 a motor ambulance was provided to Swindon Works. It was kept at the Works’ Fire Station alongside the fire engines

Background image: HWORKS6 060

HWORKS6 060

Background image: Carriage and Wagon Works Casualty Centre, 1962

Carriage and Wagon Works Casualty Centre, 1962
The Casualty Centre in the Carriage and Wagons Works in Swindon was a well-equipped facility. The nurses employed there could deal with all manner of first aid emergencies

Background image: Carriage and Wagon Works Casualty Centre, 1962

Carriage and Wagon Works Casualty Centre, 1962
The Casualty Centre in the Carriage and Wagons Works in Swindon was a well-equipped facility. The nurses employed there could deal with all manner of first aid emergencies

Background image: Carriage and Wagon Works Casualty Centre, 1962

Carriage and Wagon Works Casualty Centre, 1962
The Casualty Centre in the Carriage and Wagons Works in Swindon was a well-equipped facility. The nurses employed there could deal with all manner of first aid emergencies

Background image: GWR Magazine article about cuts and scratches, June 1919

GWR Magazine article about cuts and scratches, June 1919
The issue of infections and blood poisoning was a significant concern for the GWR. This article was published in the GWR Magazine as part of the regular Safety Movement features

Background image: Handing out The Safety Talisman, Swindon, 1916

Handing out The Safety Talisman, Swindon, 1916
GWR employees gather around the entrance to the Mechanics Institute in Swindon where two women are handing out the Safety Talisman that was produced as part of the GWR's Safety Movement

Background image: Images from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952

Images from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952
The Safety Movement, which began in 1913, continued well into the British Railways era. This staged image was taken in 1952 for the Safety Movement publicity campaign

Background image: Accident Prevention Safety Week, 1968

Accident Prevention Safety Week, 1968
This display was set up in Swindon Works to remind employees to work safely. A sign at the front of the stand lists the numbers of injuries to different parts of the body between May 1967

Background image: Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952

Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952
The Safety Movement, which began in 1913, continued well into the British Railways era. This enthusiastically acted staged image was taken in 1952 for the Safety Movement publicity campaign

Background image: Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952

Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952
The Safety Movement, which began in 1913, continued well into the British Railways era. This staged image showing men lifting a metal rod was taken in 1952 for the Safety Movement publicity campaign

Background image: Staged accident image from the Safety Movement campaign, about 1913

Staged accident image from the Safety Movement campaign, about 1913
The GWR staged a series of photographs to show potential accidents on the railway. They were published regularly in the GWR Magazine and were included in The Safety Movement booklet

Background image: Staged accident image from the Safety Movement campaign, about 1913

Staged accident image from the Safety Movement campaign, about 1913
The GWR staged a series of photographs to show potential accidents on the railway. They were published regularly in the GWR Magazine and were included in The Safety Movement booklet

Background image: Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, about 1913

Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, about 1913
The GWR staged a series of photographs to show potential accidents on the railway. They were published regularly in the GWR Magazine and were included in The Safety Movement booklet

Background image: Staged accident image from the Safety Movement campaign, about 1929

Staged accident image from the Safety Movement campaign, about 1929
The GWR stages a series of photographs to show potential accidents on the railway. They were published regularly in the GWR Magazine and were included in The Safety Movement booklet

Background image: Ambulance Shield Presentation, 1928

Ambulance Shield Presentation, 1928
On 27th April 1928, the Swindon Ambulance Team received the Directors’ Challenge Shield from Viscount Churchill, Chairman of the Great Western Railway

Background image: St John Ambulance Competition, June 1928

St John Ambulance Competition, June 1928
A scene from an ambulance competition, as reported in the June 1928 edition on the GWR Magazine. The competition staged scenarios and tested members on their skills and first aid knowledge

Background image: St John Ambulance Challenge Cup, May 1938

St John Ambulance Challenge Cup, May 1938
In the May 1938 edition of the GWR Magazine it was reported that a team from Shrewsbury won the ‘Florence M Lean’ Challenge Cup. This cup was awarded for a women only ambulance competition

Background image: Swindon Works General Stores, First Aid Section, about 1950

Swindon Works General Stores, First Aid Section, about 1950
The General Stores at Swindon Works held all sorts of equipment that was needed to run a railway, including first aid supplies

Background image: St John Ambulance Association Competition, June 1927

St John Ambulance Association Competition, June 1927
This photograph appeared in the June 1927 edition of the GWR Magazine. It shows a team being observed in an ambulance competition

Background image: Chippenham District St John Ambulance Class, April 1922

Chippenham District St John Ambulance Class, April 1922
Ambulance classes were set up all over the GWR network. This photograph was taken at Chippenham Station. A GWR first aid box and stretcher can be seen at the front

Background image: St John Ambulance Swindon Class Session Card, 1903

St John Ambulance Swindon Class Session Card, 1903
Being a member of a St John Ambulance class meant the regular attendance at practices and lectures. This card from 1903 for the Swindon class, shows that practices were held twice a week

Background image: Factory Acts Notice, 1908

Factory Acts Notice, 1908 A series of Factory Acts were passed by parliament during the 18th and early 19th centuries. They were intended to safeguard employees working in factories

Background image: Two men up a ladder in G Shop, 1913

Two men up a ladder in G Shop, 1913
G Shop at Swindon Works in 1913. This image is probably a posed shot for the Safety Movement Campaign, highlighting the safety issues of two men up a ladder!

Background image: The building of 24 Shop (Stage 7 - completion)

The building of 24 Shop (Stage 7 - completion)
This image was taken in 1929 and shows 24 Shop at Swindon Works newly built. 24 Shop was part of the Carriage and Wagon Works and was for paint and body repairs

Background image: The building of 24 Shop (Stage 6)

The building of 24 Shop (Stage 6)
This image was taken in 1929 and shows the construction of 24 Shop at Swindon Works near completion. 24 Shop was part of the Carriage and Wagon Works and was for paint and body repairs

Background image: The building of 24 Shop (Stage 5)

The building of 24 Shop (Stage 5)
This image was taken in 1929 and shows the construction of 24 Shop at Swindon Works near completion. 24 Shop was part of the Carriage and Wagon Works and was for paint and body repairs

Background image: The building of 24 Shop (Stage 4)

The building of 24 Shop (Stage 4)
This image was taken in 1929 and shows the construction of 24 Shop at Swindon Works. 24 Shop was part of the Carriage and Wagon Works and was for paint and body repairs

Background image: The building of 24 Shop (Stage 3)

The building of 24 Shop (Stage 3)
This image was taken in about 1929 and shows the early stages of the construction of 24 Shop at Swindon Works. 24 Shop was part of the Carriage and Wagon Works and was for paint and body repairs

Background image: The building of 24 Shop (Stage 2)

The building of 24 Shop (Stage 2)
This image was taken in about 1929 and shows the early stages of the construction of 24 Shop at Swindon Works, 24 Shop was part of the Carriage and Wagon Works and was for paint and body repairs

Background image: The building of 24 Shop (Stage 1)

The building of 24 Shop (Stage 1)
This snowy image was taken in about 1929 and shows the early stages of the construction of 24 Shop at Swindon Works. 24 Shop was part of the Carriage and Wagon Works and was for paint

Background image: Ilfracombe Engine Shed, c1950s

Ilfracombe Engine Shed, c1950s
A view of Ilfracombe Engine shed with Southern Railway locomotives No. 1836 and No.375 parked up

Background image: Entrance to Mersey Railway, Water Street, Liverpool

Entrance to Mersey Railway, Water Street, Liverpool
This images, taken in the 1950s, shows the entrance to James Street Station on the Mersey Railway. This particular entrance was off of Water Street

Background image: Swindon Works Map c.1940

Swindon Works Map c.1940
Map of Swindon Works showing the offices, workshops and tracks around the site. The inset box depicts the comparison between the site in 1846 and the site in the 1940s

Background image: No. 16 Shop (Wheel Shop)

No. 16 Shop (Wheel Shop)
A 19th century view of the Wheel Shop at the Swindon Works

Background image: GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in the Wye Valley

GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in the Wye Valley
This guide was published by the GWR in 1938. It promoted rambling and walking in areas accessible by train on their network

Background image: GWR Publicity Guide - Camping and Rambling Holidays

GWR Publicity Guide - Camping and Rambling Holidays
This guide was published by the GWR in 1937. It promoted camping and rambling holidays in areas accessible by train on their network. Similar guides to this one were produced throughout the 1930s

Background image: GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in Shakespeare Land and the Cotswolds

GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in Shakespeare Land and the Cotswolds
This guide was published by the GWR in 1938. It promoted rambling and walking in areas accessible by train on their network

Background image: Dynamometer Car No. 150192, May 1961

Dynamometer Car No. 150192, May 1961
Side and end view of dynamometer car no. DW150192, seen here in May 1961. Dynamometer cars were attached to a train and monitored the performance of a locomotive

Background image: Dynamometer Car No. DW150192, May 1961

Dynamometer Car No. DW150192, May 1961
End view of dynamometer car no. DW150192, seen here in May 1961. Dynamometer cars were attached to a train and monitored the performance of a locomotive

Background image: Dynamometer Car, No. DW150192, May 1961

Dynamometer Car, No. DW150192, May 1961
Side view of dynamometer car no. DW150192, seen here in May 1961. Dynamometer cars were attached to a train and monitored the performance of a locomotive

Background image: Dragon 4-2-2 Locomotive

Dragon 4-2-2 Locomotive
4-2-2 broad gauge Alma Class locomotive, Dragon, seen here at a station with several members of railway staff. Dragon was built in August 1880 and withdrawn in 1892

Background image: Locomotive No.3442, Bullfinch

Locomotive No.3442, Bullfinch
Locomotive no.3442, Bullfinch, was part of the Bird Class of locomotives introduced in 1909. They were 4-4-0 engines developed from the Bulldog class. Bullfinch was built in 1909 and withdrawn in 1948

Background image: Exeter Running Shed, 1906

Exeter Running Shed, 1906
View of the running shed and yard, taken in 1906

Background image: The Headland at Newquay, Cornwall

The Headland at Newquay, Cornwall
A view of The Headland Hotel at Newquay in Cornwall. The hotel first opened in 1900 overlooking Fistral Beach and Towan Head and still dominates the skyline of this part of Newquay

Background image: Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950

Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950
A view of Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in August 1950. The West Lyn River cascades down a gorge littered with boulders creating a series of dramatic waterfalls

Background image: Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950

Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950
A view of Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in August 1950. The West Lyn River cascades down a gorge littered with boulders creating a series of dramatic waterfalls

Background image: Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950

Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950
A view of Lee Bay near Lynton on the north Devon coast, taken in August 1950. Holidaymakers are enjoying themselves on the beach and in the sea

Background image: Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950

Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950
A view of Lee Bay near Lynton on the north Devon coast, taken in August 1950. Lee Abbey and the lodge can be seen towards the right of the image

Background image: Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950

Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950
A view of Lynmouth on the north Devon coast taken from Summerhouse Hill in August 1950. The harbour and Lyn River can be seen in the centre of the image with the Rhenish Tower on the quay

Background image: Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950

Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1950. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background image: Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1950

Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1950
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1950 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background image: Valley of Rocks, Exmoor, 1950

Valley of Rocks, Exmoor, 1950
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1950. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background image: Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1950

Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1950
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1950 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background image: Cherry Bridge, Lyn Valley, 1934

Cherry Bridge, Lyn Valley, 1934
A view of Cherry Bridge at Lynmouth in the Lyn Valley, North Devon, September 1934. The Lyn Valley is well known for its distinctive wooden bridges

Background image: Watersmeet in The Lyn Valley, Devon, 1934

Watersmeet in The Lyn Valley, Devon, 1934
A view of Watersmeet in the Lyn Valley in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of holidaymakers are relaxing and picnicking beside the Lyn River

Background image: The Lyn Valley near Watersmeet, 1934

The Lyn Valley near Watersmeet, 1934
A view of the Lyn Valley near Watersmeet in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of holidaymakers are strolling near one of the distinct bridges over the Lyn River

Background image: Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934

Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in September 1934 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background image: Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934

Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in September 1934 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background image: Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934

Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1934
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in September 1934 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background image: Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1934

Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1934
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in September 1934. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background image: Lynmouth Harbour, Devon, September 1934

Lynmouth Harbour, Devon, September 1934
A view of the harbour at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of small boats are moored up in the harbour

Background image: Lynmouth and North Foreland, Devon, 1934

Lynmouth and North Foreland, Devon, 1934
A view of Lynmouth and the coastline towards Foreland Point, taken from Lynton, north Devon, September 1934

Background image: Lynmouth from the Harbour, 1934

Lynmouth from the Harbour, 1934
A view of the harbour at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of small boats are moored up in the harbour

Background image: The Lyn River at Lynmouth, Devon, 1934

The Lyn River at Lynmouth, Devon, 1934
A view of the Lyn River at Lynmouth in north Devon, taken in September 1934. The quayside is busy with holidaymakers and there are a number of small boats moored up in the harbour

Background image: Lynmouth, Devon, September 1934

Lynmouth, Devon, September 1934
A view of the quayside at Lynmouth in North Devon, taken in September 1934. Lots of holidaymakers are strolling around the village and harbour near the Rising Sun Hotel and the iconic Rhenish Tower

Background image: Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929

Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1929. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background image: Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929

Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1929. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background image: Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929

Valley of Rocks near Lynton in Devon, 1929
A view of the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, taken in August 1929. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years

Background image: Castle Rock at Lynton, Devon, 1929

Castle Rock at Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1929 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background image: Castle Rock at Lynton, Devon, 1929

Castle Rock at Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1929 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background image: Lynmouth from Lynton, Devon, 1929

Lynmouth from Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Lynmouth from Lynton showing the north Devon coastal cliffs in the distance, taken in August 1929. The original iconic Rhenish Tower can be seen on the pier at the bottom of this image

Background image: Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1929

Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Castle Rock at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon. This photograph was taken in August 1929 to encourage tourism on Exmoor

Background image: Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1929

Valley of Rocks at Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of the rocky crags at the Valley of Rocks near Lynton in North Devon, August 1929. This U shaped valley on the north Exmoor coast has been popular with walkers for over 100 years



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