|
Obverse:Stevenson's "Rocket" locomotive. Side view.
Legend:Great Railway Exposition 1980
Exergue:Liverpool Road Station, Manchester
Reverse:Three shields - One showing an early passenger carriage.
One showing the Crest of Liverpool - The Liver Bird
and one with the base arms of Manchester. Below is the logo of British Rail
Legend:Liverpool and Manchester Railway Anniversary - 150 years.
The medallion is made from Nickel Silver, and is housed in its original plush lined case, the white silk of which is now showing some foxing.
ALSO included is the Original issue by the Manchester Evening News entitled
"The Iron Horses"
which is a record of the actual event, and not an advert for it. Its 32 pages (about the same size as the "Sun" Mirror" etc.,) are full of photos (Colour & Black/White) and articles about the three day celebration.
ALSO included are 20 original colour photographs taken of some of the entrants as they passed along the parade route.
Satisfaction Guaranteed - Click this link to find out more
|
|
