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3 1 / 2 ton AEC single decker omnibus, 1923Built by the Associated Equipment Company in 1923. This particular bus became a lorry in 1928
The Mew, River Dart, Devon, c1920sThis view is taken from Kingswear looking over the River Dart to the town of Dartmouth. The ferry is a GWR steamer called the Mew. It ran from 1908 to 1954
Swindon Works ambulance in the 1950sIn 1940 a motor ambulance was provided to Swindon Works. It was kept at the Works’ Fire Station alongside the fire engines
GWR lorry delivering paintings from the National Gallery to a slate mine in Wales in 1940This photograph of a GWR lorry was taken around 1940. It shows the in delivery of historic and valuable paintings from the National Gallery in London to the disused Manod slate mine at Blaenau
Van loaded with waste paper from the General Stores at Swindon Works, 1941Paper salvage was introduced by the Government at the outbreak of war in 1939. It was designed to encourage the recycling of materials to aid the war effort
A petrol trailer fire pump hauled by an ex-GWR Express Cartage van, 1940Fire fighting by the GWR was a important job in the Second World War. Incendiary bombs (designed to start fires) were used extensively during the war
Swindon Works Fire Brigade Dennis Fire Engine, 1942This Dennis fire engine was purchased by the Swindon Works Fire Brigade in December 1942. It was used to strengthen their wartime capabilities
GWR Milnes-Daimler omnibus, 1904The bus is pictured at Mullion, between Helston and The Lizard. This was the route of the first GWR bus service which began in 1903
Swindon Works Fire Brigade, 1916This is a really impressive image of the Swindon Works Fire Brigade, taken in 1916. The smartly uniformed firemen are sat upon the Dennis Fire Engine which was purchased by the GWR in 1912
Women employee in the Road Motor Department at Slough, 1944The Road Motor Department at Slough was another area that saw the employment of women in traditionally male roles. This photograph was taken on April 18th 1944
GWR Double Decker Milnes-Daimler omnibus, Penzance, 1904A rather crowded double decker bus seen outside Penzance Station in 1904. This bus ran between Marazion, Penzance and Newlyn. A further service was added to St Just and Lands End
GWR 22 seater Milnes-Daimler omnibus, 17th August 1903The inaugural trip of the GWR Road Motor passenger bus service seen at Helston in Cornwall. The route operated two buses and ran between Helston Station and The Lizard
GWR Double Decker Omnibus, 1904Bus used at Slough Station for excursions to Windsor and Eton
5 Ton Dennis Lorry, 1951British Railways commercial vehicle for the distribution of Mars confectionary traffic. Number 5241 W
GWR staff loading a stretcher into a parcel van which has been converted into an ambulance, 1940. The van bears the GWR roundel branding and a stylised poster on the side
GWR 30 H. P Milnes Daimler single deck omnibusBuilt circa 1910
Swindon Station, 1930Two GWR publicity omnibuses sit outside Swindon Junction station in 1930, promoting the companys tourist route
5 Ton Dennis Lorry, 1951Built for use by British Railways. Body number 5222W
Westbourne Park Motor Depot, 1920GWR battery powered Express Parcels lorry see here recharging
GWR 4 Ton Thornycroft Lorry, 1929Seen here using lifting/lowering mechanism to lift milk churn from trailer
No 17 Shop, Road Vehicle Shop, c1920sThis view of the Road Vehicle shops shows the construction and repair of mainly horse drawn vehicles. The GWR relied heavily on horse power, especially in good yards and for parcel deliveries
Milnes-Daimler 30 HP Omnibus, 1910Seen here as a publicity bus
GWR Milnes Daimler Omnibus, 1904
GWR 4 Ton Thornycroft Lorry, 1929Seen here with milk churn in trailer
No 17 Shop, Road Vehicle Shop, 1907This image show both horse drawn vehicles and motor vehicles being built or repaired. The motor vehicles were omnibuses and were part of the GWR road passenger service that started in 1903