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Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the Great Western Railway

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of the greatest engineers of the 19th century. Among his many works was the Great Western Railway, one of the first major railways in Britain, linking London with the west of England and Wales.

Memory tip: Brunel built the Great Western Railway, plus famous bridges, tunnels and ships.

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Which major railway did Isambard Kingdom Brunel build?

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