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Tony Vernon
Archibald Sturrock [EPUB ebook]
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Born in 1816, by 1840 Sturrock was involved with Brunel and Gooch in establishing the Great Western Railway's works at Paddington and new town at Swindon. He designed locomotives and carriages which established a reputation for comfort and punctuality. This biography offers an insight into Sturrock's family life as well as his professional life.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 224 ● ISBN 9780752472102 ● File size 1.5 MB ● Publisher The History Press ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2011 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2341605 ● Copy protection Social DRM

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