North Eastern Railway C/I Sign, certainly of grade 1 pedigree and probably unique. Reads:' North Eastern Railway. Notice is hereby given that any person or persons, in charge of vessels or boats, passing through this lock, neglecting to empty the lock, or failing to leave the gates and sluices in proper order, or any persons found tampering or doing any damage to the lock gates or sluices will be prosecuted. By Order'. Measures a manageable 21 x 18 with integral, cast post cap fitting on rear. Recovered from a lock on the River Ure at Newby Hall.
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Auction: November 2004, Lot: 200
Sold for: GBP£1,900