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Stafford Road Works, Wolverhampton Collection7 Rights Managed
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Apprentice bricklayer at Swindon's Pre-Apprentice Training School, 1963An apprentice bricklayer learning how to build a wall at Swindon's Pre-Apprentice Training School in 1963
Engineering lesson at Swindon's Pre-Apprentice Training School, 1963Apprentices at Swindon's Pre-Apprentice Training School, in an engineering lesson, in 1963.
Carpentry lesson, Pre-Apprentice Training School, 1963Students at Swindon's Pre-Apprentice Training School making a pedestrian level crossing gate during a carpentry lesson in 1963.
Apprentices in the Iron Foundry, 1920sApprentices shovelling sand into moulding blocks in the Iron Foundry at Swindon Works in the 1920’s.
Munition work at Swindon Works in 1918Young apprentices working on munitions at Swindon Works in 1918
Engine cleaning apprentices in about 1900This group of young boys who are posing for a photograph on engine no. 1168 in about 1900, were probably apprentice engine cleaners.
Stafford Road Works, Wolverhampton, about 1930Stafford Road Works in Wolverhampton was principally a locomotive repair facility
Aerial view of Stafford Road Works, Wolverhampton, about 1930Stafford Road Works in Wolverhampton was principally a locomotive repair facility
GWR network map, 1850GWR map 1850, from a report into The Key to Investments - The Great Western Railway. The route of the GWR is highlighted in red
Paddington Station Refreshment Trolley, 1921A young GWR attendant fills a tea cup with hot water from a tea urn on the mobile refreshment trolley. These trollies served hot and cold drinks and also provided snack boxes for onward train journeys
Paddington Station Refreshment Trolley, 1928Two young GWR attendants prepare the Paddington Station refreshments trolley with food and drink. These trollies served hot and cold drinks and also provided snack boxes for onward train journeys
Station Fruit Trolley, about 1925 (unknown location)A young GWR attendant stands next to a refreshment trolley full of apples, bananas and oranges. Trollies like this one were seen at all major station, providing food and drink for passengers
Paddington Station Refreshment Trolley, February 1939A GWR Refreshment attendant serves a lady some tea from the mobile refreshment trolley. These trollies served hot and cold drinks and also provided snack boxes for onward train journeys
Aberdare Engine ShedAberdare engine shed pictured sometime after its closure in 1965. The water tower can be seen in the background
Female Ticket Inspector at Paddington Station in 1943An official photograph of a ticket inspector at Paddington Station checking the ticket of a passenger on-board an outbound train in 1943
Locomotive no. 1385, John Owen at Worcester, c19100-6-0 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
Locomotive no. 1385, John Owen0-6-0 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
The Safety Movement booklet, 1914The Safety Movement booklet was issued to all GWR staff as part of its Safety Movement campaign which aimed to reduce accidents on the railway
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
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Carriage and Wagon Works Casualty Centre, 1962The 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
GWR Magazine article about cuts and scratches, June 1919The 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
Handing out The Safety Talisman, Swindon, 1916GWR 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
Images from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952The 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
Accident Prevention Safety Week, 1968This display was set up in Swindon Works to remind employees to work safely
Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952The 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
Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, 1952The 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
Staged accident image from the Safety Movement campaign, about 1913The 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
Image from the Safety Movement Campaign, about 1913The 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
Staged accident image from the Safety Movement campaign, about 1929The 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
Ambulance Shield Presentation, 1928On 27th April 1928, the Swindon Ambulance Team received the Directors Challenge Shield from Viscount Churchill, Chairman of the Great Western Railway
St John Ambulance Competition, June 1928A 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
St John Ambulance Challenge Cup, May 1938In 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
Swindon Works General Stores, First Aid Section, about 1950The General Stores at Swindon Works held all sorts of equipment that was needed to run a railway, including first aid supplies
St John Ambulance Association Competition, June 1927This photograph appeared in the June 1927 edition of the GWR Magazine. It shows a team being observed in an ambulance competition
Chippenham District St John Ambulance Class, April 1922Ambulance 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
St John Ambulance Swindon Class Session Card, 1903Being a member of a St John Ambulance class meant the regular attendance at practices and lectures
Factory Acts Notice, 1908 A series of Factory Acts were passed by parliament during the 18th and early 19th centuries
Two men up a ladder in G Shop, 1913G 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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ilfracombe Engine Shed, c1950sA view of Ilfracombe Engine shed with Southern Railway locomotives No. 1836 and No.375 parked up
Entrance to Mersey Railway, Water Street, LiverpoolThis images, taken in the 1950s, shows the entrance to James Street Station on the Mersey Railway
Swindon Works Map c.1940Map 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
No. 16 Shop (Wheel Shop)A 19th century view of the Wheel Shop at the Swindon Works
GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in the Wye ValleyThis guide was published by the GWR in 1938. It promoted rambling and walking in areas accessible by train on their network
GWR Publicity Guide - Camping and Rambling HolidaysThis 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
GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in Shakespeare Land and the CotswoldsThis guide was published by the GWR in 1938. It promoted rambling and walking in areas accessible by train on their network
Dynamometer Car No. 150192, May 1961Side 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
Dynamometer Car No. DW150192, May 1961End 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
Dynamometer Car, No. DW150192, May 1961Side 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
Dragon 4-2-2 Locomotive4-2-2 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
Locomotive No.3442, BullfinchLocomotive 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
Exeter Running Shed, 1906View of the running shed and yard, taken in 1906
The Headland at Newquay, CornwallA 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
Glen Lyn Gorge at Lynmouth, Devon, 1950A 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
Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950A 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
Lee Bay near Lynton, Devon, 1950A 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
Lynmouth in Devon, August 1950A 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
Valley of Rocks near Lynmouth, 1950A 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
Castle Rock near Lynton, Devon, 1950A 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
Valley of Rocks, Exmoor, 1950A 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
Castle Rock at Lynton, North Devon, 1950A 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
Cherry Bridge, Lyn Valley, 1934A 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
Watersmeet in The Lyn Valley, Devon, 1934A 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
