A special conference to find ideas to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel took place in Bristol this week.

The 200th anniversary celebrations of the man's birth will be taking place throughout the south west next year.

Brunel will be honoured in Swindon at the culmination of the celebrations.

The conference involved people from Swindon and Bristol as well as businesses who are sponsoring events.

The pioneer of the Great Western Railway, he is regarded as having one of the biggest influences on this area.