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SUMMARY:'GWR Girls Talk and Book Launch'  by Jane Lark
DESCRIPTION:Swindon’s Secret History: Jane Lark & The GWR Girls\nStep back into the 1940s and discover the untold stories of the women who kept the tracks running. Join best-selling author Jane Lark for an evening dedicated to the resilience\, romance\, and grit of the Great Western Railway girls during WWII. From the chaos of the Dunkirk return to the arrival of American GIs in Swindon\, Jane will dive into the historical research behind her beloved series and share what life was really like on the home front. \nThe Books\nJane will be signing copies after the talk. Whether you are starting the journey or catching up on the drama\, the following titles will be available: \n\n\nBook 1: The Great Western Railway (GWR) Girls – The outbreak of war. \n\n\nBook 2: The GWR Girls Do Their Bit – The aftermath of Dunkirk. \n\n\nBook 3: Heartbreak for The GWR Girls – Swindon under attack. \n\n\nBook 4: Christmas Wishes for The GWR Girls – The Americans arrive in town. \n\n\n\nTicket & Book Bundles\nSave by planning ahead! Pre-order to secure your copy at a special event rate. \n\n\nPre-order with Ticket: £6.00 per book \n\n\nPurchase on the Night: £7.50 per book \n\n\n\nNote: Jane will be available for a dedicated signing session immediately following the presentation. \n\n\n\nWhy not join us August 13th 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Bakers’ Café? \nCost\nSwindon Heritage Preservation (SHP) Full Members – FREE Entry \nGuests – £5.00 Entry \nMembership\nBecoming a SHP Full Member gives you full FREE access to our series of talks\, along with many other benefits. Full Membership only costs £12 per year! You can learn more about Membership here (https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/membership/). \nGetting to Emlyn Square\nBakers’ Café is at 16 Emlyn Square (SN1 5BN) at the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village. You can view the location on Google Maps here. \nIt is easily accessible by train and bus\, with the Central Bus Station just a short walk away. There are several car parks available around the Railway Village. We recommend Bristol Street Car Park for it’s proximity to Emlyn Square.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/gwr-girls-talk-and-book-launch-by-jane-lark/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Railway200,Talks
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SUMMARY:'Moonies\, Movers and Shakers.'  by Graham Carter
DESCRIPTION:Moonies\, Movers & Shakers\, by Graham Carter \nMoonies\, Movers and Shakers is an illustrated talk about a book of the same name\, written by Swindon local historians Noel Ponting and Graham Carter. When they looked into an association for former Swindon railwaymen who moved to London\, they made some surprising discoveries: remarkable (but previously untold) stories of leading Wiltshiremen (aka ‘Moonies’) and a fresh insight into social life in the early 20th century. \n\n\nWhy not join us on August 27th 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Bakers’ Café? \nCost\nSwindon Heritage Preservation (SHP) Full Members – FREE Entry \nGuests – £5.00 Entry \nMembership\nBecoming a SHP Full Member gives you full FREE access to our series of talks\, along with many other benefits. Full Membership only costs £12 per year! You can learn more about Membership here (https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/membership/). \nGetting to Emlyn Square\nBakers’ Café is at 16 Emlyn Square (SN1 5BN) at the heart of Swindon’s Railway Village. You can view the location on Google Maps here. \nIt is easily accessible by train and bus\, with the Central Bus Station just a short walk away. There are several car parks available around the Railway Village. We recommend Bristol Street Car Park for it’s proximity to Emlyn Square.
URL:https://swindonheritage.org.uk/all-events/moonies-movers-and-shakers-by-graham-carter/
LOCATION:The Bakers’\, 16 Emlyn Square\, Swindon\, Wiltshire\, SN1 5BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Railway200,Talks
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