Map, Braille, of York Railway Station

Made:
1988

Tactile map, including Braille, showing the layout of York Railway Station prior to reorganisation for electrification of the East Coast Main Line, with brass plaque engraved 'This tactile map, to help our blind or partially sighted customers, was donated by the staff of this station from the £450 they won in the best large station competition in 1988'.

Details

Category:
Fixtures & Fittings from Railway Buildings
Object Number:
1994-7379
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 850 mm x 630 mm x 40 mm,
type:
map
credit:
York Blind & Partially Sighted Society

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