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Welsh Stations

« on: January 22, 2017, 01:15:59 »

To help me with a quiz that I am compiling is anyone aware of a station in Wales that has a statue, monument or plaque somewhere on the platforms.

Any information would be gratefully received.

TJ


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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2017, 02:11:40 »

There's this set into the down platform at Llandrindod Wells:

http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/archive/6377069/details/504

Inscription reads:

'THIS STONE FROM THE CLAERWEN DAM MARKS THE SPOT WHERE, ON 23rd OCTOBER 1952, HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II. FIRST SET^▸ (Super Express Train (now IET)) FOOT IN WALES AFTER HER ACCESSION TO THE THRONE.'


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Re: Welsh Stations

« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2017, 03:31:54 »

Cardiff: http://historypoints.org/index.php?page=cardiff-railway-war-memorial

Flint: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ministry/2951719876

Prestatyn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prestatyn_railway_station#/media/File:Silver_sandcastle_sculpture,_Prestatyn_railway_station_(geograph_4031662).jpg


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Re: Welsh Stations

« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2017, 09:39:55 »

None of those are on station platforms though grahame.


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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2017, 23:47:48 »

Many thanks to everyone for the suggestions and for solving my needs.

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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2017, 23:02:17 »

I'm delighted that we were able to assist you in your quest, xmth!


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