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Medal - William IV Liverpool and Manchester Railway
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1830 |
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| Composition | Pewter |
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| Obverse description | The field depicts a detailed scenic view of the Sankey Viaduct, with a steam locomotive and passenger coaches traversing the multi-arched stone viaduct in relief. Below, the Sankey Canal is shown with a sailing barge, flanked by trees and a small stone bridge in the foreground. The legend arcs around the upper portion, with a commemorative inscription occupying the lower exergue panel. |
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| Reverse description | The field presents a perspective view of the entrance to the Liverpool Crown Street Station, featuring a monumental arched gateway flanked by two castellated towers with chimney stacks. Two railway tracks converge toward the tunnel entrance, with steam locomotives and figures visible in the cutting. Large crowds of spectators line both sides of the cutting. The legend arcs around the upper portion, with the publisher's imprint in the lower exergue panel. |
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| Reverse lettering | ENTRANCE TO THE LIVERPOOL STATION & TUNNELS PUBLISHED BY T. WOOLFIELD BAZAAR LIVERPOOL. |
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