Alton, Alresford & Winchester Railway 1861 - 1861

industry:
Railway company
Nationality:
British

This was an independent company incorporated on 28 June 1861 to extend the Alton branch of the L&SWR for 17 miles to Winchester. Before the line opened, the company changed its name to the Mid Hants (Alton Lines) Railway.

Related Objects

Seal matrix, Alton, Alresford & Winchester Railway, copper plated disc, full company title around circumference enclosing shield showing five castles and two lions with 'Railway Company' scroll underneath.

seal matrix - Alton, Alresford and Winchester Railway
Seal die, Alton & Alresford & Winchester Railway, engraved steel disc on spigot, full company title around circumference enclosing shield showing five castles and two lions with 'Railway Company' scroll underneath, arms of Winchester with the rose and royal crown of Hampshire.

seal die - Alton, Alresford and Winchester Railway