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Bristol Temple Meads Goods Depot, c. 1930
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Bristol Temple Meads Goods Depot, c. 1930
A view of the bustling Bristol Temple Meads Goods Depot, c.1930. GWR dray horses and carts are loaded with goods, and a motor van is leaving the depot. The enquiry office is in the background
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 6300306
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1930 1930s Bristol Temple Meads Cart Goods Goods Yard Horse Road Vehicle Shed Depot Dray Horse Goods Depot Yard
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This print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR transports us back to the bustling Bristol Temple Meads Goods Depot in the 1930s. The scene is alive with activity as GWR dray horses and carts are being loaded with an array of goods, ready for transportation. In the foreground, a magnificent horse-drawn cart stands proudly, its driver expertly securing crates and barrels onto its sturdy frame. As we shift our gaze towards the background, a motor van can be seen leaving the depot, symbolizing modernization creeping into this traditional setting. Behind it stands the enquiry office, a hub of information and assistance for those seeking guidance within this vibrant goods yard. The charm of this image lies not only in its depiction of daily operations but also in capturing a moment frozen in time. It allows us to appreciate how vital these depots were for trade and commerce during that era. The sheer scale of activity hints at countless stories waiting to be unraveled – tales of journeys embarked upon by these very vehicles carrying precious cargo across Great Britain's vast railway network. This evocative snapshot serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and animal power working harmoniously together amidst industrial progress. It reminds us that behind every successful operation lay dedicated workers who ensured that goods reached their destinations promptly and efficiently
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