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No 14 Shop, Smiths Shop, 1907
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No 14 Shop, Smiths Shop, 1907
A view inside the rather gloomy Smiths Shop on the Carriage and Wagon side of Swindon Works. A row of forges can be seen along the left hand side ready for heating up metal
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 486115
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Swindon Swindon Works Blacksmith Forge Smithy
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1907, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of No 14 Shop, also known as Smiths Shop, located in the renowned Swindon Works. Stepping into this historic blacksmith's haven feels like entering another era altogether. The atmosphere is undeniably gloomy yet brimming with an air of craftsmanship and industry. The photograph captures a row of forges lining the left-hand side of the shop, patiently awaiting their next task: heating up metal. Each forge stands as a testament to the skill and dedication of these skilled blacksmiths who worked tirelessly within these walls. The flickering flames dance upon their faces, casting shadows that seem to whisper tales from days gone by. Within this smithy lies a world where raw materials are transformed into works of art through fire and hammer. It is here that steel bends under expert hands, taking shape and becoming tools that will power locomotives or mend carriages traversing vast distances. As we gaze at this mesmerizing image captured over a century ago, we cannot help but marvel at the ingenuity and precision required in such an environment. This snapshot serves as a reminder of our industrial heritage – where men shaped metal with passion and expertise – forever etching their mark on history within these hallowed walls at Swindon Works.
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