This commuter town was just a
village until the construction of the Great
Western Railway - which linked London and the West
Country - brought sudden prosperity and growth.
Its rail link is still important and it boasts a
top-notch rail museum operated by the Great
Western Society. Overlooking the town are the
giant chimney and cooling towers of the Didcot 'A'
power station. The Harwell atomic energy
establishment is another large employer.
