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Jigsaw Puzzle : Family boarding a train in the carriage sidings at Swindon, for the annual Works trip, 1932
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Family boarding a train in the carriage sidings at Swindon, for the annual Works trip, 1932
Swindon Works closed down for two weeks every year, and the workers and their families went on a holiday known as the Trip. Complimentary trains ferried families to their destinations. In order to reduce any disruption to normal services, these trains were boarded from inside the Works or further down the line
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 14616787
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Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle featuring a captivating image from the STEAM Museum of the GWR: "Family boarding a train in the carriage sidings at Swindon, for the annual Works trip, 1932." Step back in time and immerse yourself in this intricately detailed puzzle, showcasing a heartwarming scene of families eagerly boarding a train for their annual holiday excursion. The steam engines of Swindon Works, a tradition that once brought joy and excitement to thousands, are now a treasured piece of history. Assemble this beautiful puzzle and relive the nostalgia of a simpler time. Each piece, meticulously cut from premium puzzle board material, will transport you to the era of steam trains and annual trips that brought communities together. The perfect activity for puzzle enthusiasts, families, or history lovers, this Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle is a must-have for any collection. Enjoy the journey of discovery as you piece together this captivating image from the STEAM Museum of the GWR.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Transportation
> Trains
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> People
> GWR Staff at Leisure
> Swindon Works Trip
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> People
> GWR Staff at Leisure
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> People
> Swindon People
> STEAM Museum of the GWR
> Places
> Swindon's Railway Village
> Swindon Works Trip
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the excitement and anticipation of a family's annual journey for their holiday, taken at Swindon station in 1932. The Swindon Works, a significant locomotive manufacturing site for the Great Western Railway (GWR), closed down for two weeks every year for maintenance and repairs. In order to minimize disruption to regular services, the workers and their families were treated to a free holiday known as 'The Trip'. Instead of boarding the trains at the station, this image shows the family preparing to embark on their adventure from the carriage sidings at Swindon. The children, dressed in their Sunday best, cling to their parents as they step onto the train, while their suitcases and belongings are carefully loaded onto the platform by other family members and workmates. The father, wearing a smart suit and hat, looks on with pride and affection, while his wife smiles reassuringly at her young ones. The steam engine in the background, with its gleaming metal and billowing smoke, symbolizes the power and might of the railway industry that made such holidays possible. The lush green countryside in the distance beckons, promising a much-needed break from the daily grind of work and the bustling town of Swindon. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era when the railway played a pivotal role in the lives of workers and their families, providing them with a chance to relax, reconnect and create cherished memories together.
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