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LicenseMedal commemorating the opening of the Bridge at Newton on the
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Medal commemorating the opening of the Bridge at Newton on the
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Medal commemorating the opening of the Bridge at Newton on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 15 September 1830 and George Stephenson.
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway captured the attention of people around the world. Its success made engineer George Stephenson famous.
Manufacturers created special medals to celebrate him and the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.
Details
- Category:
- Liverpool & Manchester Railway
- Object Number:
- Y1981.12
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 4 mm, 45 mm,
- type:
- commemorative medal
- credit:
- Purchased from Christie's
