GWR's first locomotive driver honoured locally with blue plaque
A blue plaque honouring Great Western Railway’s first locomotive driver has been unveiled in Swindon as part of the 200th ...
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Plaque unveiled for Swindon railway pioneer
A blue plaque celebrating the life of the Great Western Railway's first locomotive driver has been unveiled in Swindon. James 'Jim' Hurst, was appointed as the GWR's first locomotive shunter in 1837 ...