Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 52 18 Nov 2020
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Medals by Subject, Railways: Newcastle Upon Tyne, the High Level Railway Bridge, "Final Opening", copper medal, 1850, unsigned, the Royal train stopped in the centre of the High Level Railway Bridge, rev. legend in 15 lines, FIRST PILE DRIVEN ... ENGINEERS ROBT STEPHENSON ..., 45mm (BHM 2409, R3; Swan 62-63), extremely fine and extremely rare
The bridge was built for the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway and opened on 16 January 1850. The Queen's visit was on 28 September, when she received addresses from the mayors of both Newcastle and Gateshead.
(200-250 GBP)
The bridge was built for the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway and opened on 16 January 1850. The Queen's visit was on 28 September, when she received addresses from the mayors of both Newcastle and Gateshead.
(200-250 GBP)