Ceremonial spade, Hereford & Shrewsbury Railway

Ceremonial spade, Hereford & Shrewsbury Railway, used at cutting of the first sod of the Hereford & Shrewsbury Railway. Carved wooden handle & silver plated spade.

Details

Category:
Miscellanea & Curiosities
Object Number:
1986-8038
type:
spade
credit:
British Rail, Historical Relics

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