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Great Western Railway revives forgotten folklore for a new generation
On World Book Day, Great Western Railway marks the centenary of ‘Line to Legend Land’ with retellings of legends shaped for today’s readers.
To celebrate the book’s arrival, GWR is bringing these stories to life through five statues of some of the featured legends, inviting travellers to step out of the station and into a world of castles and mystical beasts. Ranging from 5ft to 8ft tall, these statues — including the Red Dragon of Cardiff, the Giants of Avon Gorge, and the Faeries of Pennard Castle — will be installed at London Paddington before travelling to Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Swansea, Castle Cary, and St Ives, forming a physical Legend Trail across the network.
Alongside the new ‘Line to Legend Land’ book, GWR is also sharing an online travel guide, featuring details for traveling to each location, so families can embark on their own legendary adventures. From soaking in the very hot springs Prince Bladud discovered in Bath, to climbing the ancient ramparts of King Arthur’s Camelot in the heart of Somerset, scanning a QR code in the book will take you to a roadmap for travellers to experience the spirit of these stories in the very landscapes where they first took root.
To celebrate the book’s arrival, GWR is bringing these stories to life through five statues of some of the featured legends, inviting travellers to step out of the station and into a world of castles and mystical beasts. Ranging from 5ft to 8ft tall, these statues — including the Red Dragon of Cardiff, the Giants of Avon Gorge, and the Faeries of Pennard Castle — will be installed at London Paddington before travelling to Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Swansea, Castle Cary, and St Ives, forming a physical Legend Trail across the network.
Alongside the new ‘Line to Legend Land’ book, GWR is also sharing an online travel guide, featuring details for traveling to each location, so families can embark on their own legendary adventures. From soaking in the very hot springs Prince Bladud discovered in Bath, to climbing the ancient ramparts of King Arthur’s Camelot in the heart of Somerset, scanning a QR code in the book will take you to a roadmap for travellers to experience the spirit of these stories in the very landscapes where they first took root.
Today to Monday 9 March
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