Notice, "Men Employed by Farmers"

Made:
1870-1939 in unknown
maker:
Unknown
Notice, "Men Employed by Farmers"

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Notice, wooden, "Men employed by famers must not cross the main lines to fetch milk cans", painted red with white text.

The railways were bound by rules and these helped keep workers and passengers safe. Signs declared what was allowed, and what would happen if rules were broken. Some of the warning notices are very long and required a good level of literacy to read and apply.

Details

Category:
Railway Infrastructure
Object Number:
1975-7755
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 660 mm x 1063 mm x 65 mm,
type:
notice
credit:
British Rail, Historical Relics