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THE BARRACKS

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A model lodging house situated at the west end of Reading Street and Farringdon Street, on the eastern side of Emlyn Square in the Railway Village. It was designed by Brunel for the accomodation of single men and contained over 100 bedrooms, dayrooms, a bakery and kitchens. Construction started in 1847 but ceased soon after due to a building recession. Building recommenced in 1854, but was built to a different design. After completion the building was not used for its original purpose and remained empty until 1861 when it was converted into two and three-room tenements for use by the Welsh Iron workers employed at the railway works, it was empty again by 1864. In 1868 it was converted into a Wesleyan Chapel and was opened in 1869. In 1962 the chapel was converted to be used as the Great Western Railway Museum. It is constructed of limestone ashlar with a slate roof.

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