Bronze medal commemorating George Stephenson

Made:
1931 in Utrecht
Bronze medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth Bronze medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth

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Bronze medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth
Science Museum Group Collection
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Bronze medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bronze medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of George Stephenson, 1931.

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway captured the attention of people around the world. Its success made engineer George Stephenson famous.

Manufacturers created special medals to celebrate him and the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

Details

Category:
Liverpool & Manchester Railway
Object Number:
Y1980.1.60
Materials:
bronze (copper, tin alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 4 mm, 60 mm,
type:
commemorative medal
credit:
Purchased from William Duck