Archibald Sturrock
Author | : Tony Vernon |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2011-10-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780752472102 |
ISBN-13 | : 0752472100 |
Rating | : 4/5 (100 Downloads) |
Download or read book Archibald Sturrock written by Tony Vernon and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.