Unveiling of a blue plaque marking the last residence of Jim Hurst, the first train driver for GWR. Jim was a colourful character with an incredible railway history having worked for both George Stephenson on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway and Daniel Gooch on the GWR. The unveiling ceremony will be attended by local dignitaries and representatives of GWR.
Blue Plaque for Jim Hurst, first train driver for the GWR
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