13 September 1840
Swindon Railway Works
Daniel Gooch proposes locomotive works at Swindon and Brunel supports creation of a major railway centre there.
Historical place archive
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Daniel Gooch proposes locomotive works at Swindon and Brunel supports creation of a major railway centre there.
The Great Western Railway works open at New Swindon and become a major centre for locomotive engineering.
Appointed Manager of Swindon Town
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