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Antique Framed Print : 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
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.2cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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