What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Great Western Steamship Company Drawing Offices built from 1839. Grade II* listed and maintained by the ss Great Britain Trust. Restoration work in 2008 was made possible by a legacy from John Solway (1944 - 2007). Life long member and long-standing supporter of the ship. Recorded plaque organisation: ss Great Britain Trust.
The Great Western Steamship Company Drawing Offices, built in 1839, are significant for their association with the design of ships including Isambard Kingdom Brunel's ss Great Britain. John Solway, a lifelong member and supporter of the ss Great Britain Trust, left a legacy that funded restoration work on these historic offices in 2008.
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