

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ‘GWR Girls Talk and Book Launch’ by Jane Lark
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Swindon’s Secret History: Jane Lark &amp; The GWR Girls

Step 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.

Jane 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:

Book 1: The Great Western Railway (GWR) Girls – The outbreak of war.
Book 2: The GWR Girls Do Their Bit – The aftermath of Dunkirk.
Book 3: Heartbreak for The GWR Girls – Swindon under attack.
Book 4: Christmas Wishes for The GWR Girls – The Americans arrive in town.

Why not join us August 13th 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Bakers’ Café?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/swindon/‘gwr-girls-talk-and-book-launch’-by-jane-lark/200029710491045
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://mechanics-trust.org.uk/all-events/gwr-girls-talk-and-book-launch-by-jane-lark/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=swindon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Swindon
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Baker's Cafe
- **lat**: 51.561721
- **long**: -1.7917221
- **full address**: The Baker's Cafe, 16 Emlyn Square,Swindon, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Swindon Heritage Preservation (https://allevents.in/org/swindon-heritage-preservation/9236310)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Baker's Cafe, 16 Emlyn Square,Swindon, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Swindon Heritage Preservation
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, performances, theatre, literary-art, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about ‘GWR Girls Talk and Book Launch’ by Jane Lark ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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