Highland Railway Enamel Notice

Enamel notice, Highland Railway, 'Notice. Persons are strictly prohibited from walking upon any portion of the Railway. The Statutory Penalties will be enforced against all Trespassers. By order of the Directors', brown lettering on white, by Falkirk Iron Company.

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:
2002-7552
Materials:
enamel
Measurements:
overall (framed): 492 mm x 612 mm x 20 mm,
type:
notice
credit:
British Rail, Clapham