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Chippenham Festival 2006 sees the arrival of Mr Brunel

The 2006 Chippenham Festival held this year between 18 November and 2 December is sponsored by Westinghouse Rail Systems Ltd and the Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. It is themed on 'Brunel - His Life and Times'.
A wide variety of events is available commencing on the 18 November when "Brunel" arrived at the town by train for a civic parade and gala matinee of 'The Engineer's Corset'.



Chippenham Festival Chairman Geoff Endacott, 'Mary Brunel' and 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel' pose on Chippenham station on 18 November. Jo Alder

 

Last Updated: 19 November 2006
 
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