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Dinner Time, Great Western Railway Works, Wiltshire
Dinner Time, Great Western Railway Works, Swindon, Wiltshire, England. Date: 1910s
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Dinner Time at Great Western Railway Works, Swindon, Wiltshire, England (1910s) This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and camaraderie amidst the industrious hustle and bustle of the Great Western Railway Works in Swindon, Wiltshire, England during the 1910s. The image portrays a group of railway workers gathered around a long table, laden with steaming hot food and filled with the clatter of cutlery and animated conversation. The men, dressed in their work uniforms, appear to be enjoying their well-deserved break from the arduous labor that defined their daily routine. The Great Western Railway Works, which opened in 1843, was a significant locomotive manufacturing and maintenance facility, renowned for its innovative designs and high-quality production. The works played a pivotal role in the expansion of the railway network throughout the United Kingdom, and its influence extended beyond the borders of England, with locomotives being exported to countries such as South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the workers who contributed to the railway's success, providing a poignant reminder of the human element that underpinned the industrial might of the Great Western Railway. The simple act of sharing a meal together, away from the machinery and the tracks, underscores the importance of community and connection in even the most labor-intensive environments.
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