A day in the life of the Carriage Works

L’événement Crafts Industrial Heritage Movable Heritage Shared History Tradition
London Street, SN1 5FB Wiltshire, Royaume-Uni
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11 - 12 Septembre 2021
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Built 1876 as part of Brunel’s Great Western Works, once the largest carriage works in the country, standing at the forefront of Victorian innovation. Carriage Works is transforming Brunel's legacy into a place where heritage meets digital & creative

A tour of the Workshed at the Carriage Works. Including information about the history of the site and it's place as part of the Great Western Works.

• An informative, interactive quiz throughout to engage all.
• Day in the life of a worker, then and now.
• Videos of historic uses of the site.
• Current businesses based at Workshed provide a backdrop of ‘modern-day’ experience

Event Times

Saturday 11 September: 10:00 - 14:00
Sunday 12 September: 10:00 - 14:00

Booking Details

No booking required

Access

Access from London Street involves a slight step. Assistance can be provided to access via this door. A lift is available from this entrance up to the main area of the building. Alternatively there is a ramped entrance to the rear of the building within the Station Road industrial estate. There is a disabled parking space at this entrance.

COVID-19 Considerations

This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.

Additional Information

15 to 45 minutes Refreshments and toilets available in Faringdon Road alongside the Railway Village or in the town centre (5 minutes walk) or Designer Outlet (10 minutes walk).

Address
London Street, SN1 5FB Wiltshire, Royaume-Uni

51.4201523, -1.7184409