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Families gather for the annual Swindon Works Trip, 1932
Filename: HR3 057 - Trippers at Swindon Station c1930.jpg
Size: 4554 x 3432 (9.2MB)
Date: 29th May 2015
Source: STEAM Museum of the GWR
Unique Reference Number: HR3 057
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Families gather for the annual Swindon 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
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 14616813
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This evocative photograph captures the joy and excitement of a Families' Day Out during the Swindon Works Trip in 1932. The annual event marked a much-anticipated break for the hardworking employees and their loved ones, as Swindon Works closed its doors for two weeks every year. The steam-powered trains, a testament to the Great Western Railway's (GWR) engineering prowess, played a pivotal role in making this holiday possible. Complimentary trains ferried families to their chosen destinations, allowing them to explore new places and create cherished memories. In this image, families gather at Swindon station, their faces filled with anticipation and happiness. Children cling to their parents, while others wave goodbye to friends and neighbours. Suitcases and picnic baskets in hand, they embark on their adventure. The Swindon Works Trip was more than just a holiday; it was a chance for the community to come together and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the GWR employees. It was a time for families to reconnect, create new memories, and strengthen the bonds that held their community together. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a simpler time, when the power of community and the magic of a day out could bring joy and happiness to so many. The annual Swindon Works Trip stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of Swindon and their connection to the railway that shaped their lives.
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