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Medal - Victoria Grand Junction Railway

Location United Kingdom
Year 1837
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Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
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Reverse description A detailed landscape view in low relief depicting part of the 28-arch viaduct at Birmingham, with the city skyline including factory chimneys and church spires visible above. The legend curves along the upper rim identifying the structure, while a multi-line inscription in the lower field names the Liverpool, Manchester & Birmingham Grand Junction Railway and records the opening date of July 4, 1837. The engraver's name HALLIDAY appears along the lower left edge.
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Reverse lettering PART OF THE VIADUCT OF 28 ARCHES AT BIRMINGHAM ON THE LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER & BIRMINGHAM GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY OPENED JULY. 4. 1837
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