The brush and toilet roll holder are examples of objects that the Great Western Railway kept in their Stores Department. The GWR made and branded all their work related items - they were really self sufficient.
The Great Western Railway were an image conscious company and provided well for their employees and families. So not only did the company provide their own basic work related items, but they also built schools, churches, houses, hospitals and parks.
The GWR were a forward thinking company, with outstanding provisions. The Medical Fund Society set up in the 1840s by the company is thought to have been used as a blue print for the National Health Service.
GWR Brush and toilet roll holder
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