For over 140 years, Swindon Locomotive Works was at the heart of Britain’s railway story. Opened in 1843 by the Great Western Railway, it became one of the most important engineering centres in the world, producing legendary locomotives like the Castle, King, and Hall classes. Generations of skilled workers turned Swindon into a railway town, with the works employing tens of thousands at its peak. From design to construction, repair to innovation, Swindon Works was the pride of the GWR and later
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Celebrate Heritage Open Days by taking a virtual tour of Swindon's Railway Village, built in the 1840s to house employees of the Great Western Railway Works. Discover the fascinating history of the area and find out what exciting changes are taking place. Last year, Swindon's Railway Village was selected as one of Historic England's Heritage Action Zones and will benefit from £1.6 million of funding to revitalise this much-loved area. Check out the Heritage Open Days website for more information
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