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Photo Mug : Men leaving Swindon Works, Rodbourne Road entrance, 1928
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Men leaving Swindon Works, Rodbourne Road entrance, 1928
Hoards of men leaving Swindon Works, Rodbourne Road entrance, 1928. The pattern shop is in the background and an omnibus with Arkells advertising on it
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 2830173
Advertising Swindon Works Work Men Workmen
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an iconic image from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. This mug showcases a captivating photograph of "Men leaving Swindon Works, Rodbourne Road entrance, 1928." The image transports us back in time, with hoards of men streaming out of the works, the pattern shop in the background, and an omnibus adorned with Arkells advertising adding to the bustling scene. Bring a piece of history into your daily life with this unique and intriguing Photo Mug from Media Storehouse. Perfect for tea or coffee, this mug is a must-have for railway enthusiasts and history lovers alike.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1928 at the Rodbourne Road entrance of Swindon Works, transports us back in time to an era of industrial might and human endeavor. The Hoards of men, dressed in their work uniforms and carrying their tools, are making their way out of the works, their faces etched with a sense of relief and anticipation as the end of another workday approaches. The imposing pattern shop, with its tall chimneys and intricate ironwork, looms in the background, a testament to the intricate engineering processes that took place within its walls. The building, a symbol of the industrial revolution, was a hub of innovation and productivity, where skilled workers transformed raw materials into intricately designed components for the Great Western Railway's (GWR) locomotives and carriages. An omnibus, adorned with the distinctive Arkells advertising, waits patiently at the entrance, its doors open to welcome the weary workers. The sight of the bus, with its promise of a ride home, would have been a welcome relief for the men, who would have traveled long distances to and from the works each day. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the workmen who labored at Swindon Works, a reminder of the vital role they played in the GWR's success and the broader industrial landscape of the time. The intricate patterns of the pattern shop, the determined expressions of the workers, and the ubiquitous presence of the Arkells advertising all come together to create a powerful and evocative image of a bygone era.
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