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WE AUCTION LOCOMOTIVE NAMEPLATES & WORKSPLATES, STATION TOTEM SIGNS, POSTERS & ADVERTISING SIGNS PLUS MUCH MORE....

Totem BR(W) PORTISHEAD H/F. Ex Bristol and Portishead Pier and Railway station, later GWR, opened in 1867. Closed in 1954 and rebuilt nearer the town. This station finally closed in 1964 when passenger services ceased. Good condition. Originally purchased by the Portishead Old Station Signalman, later the New Station Porter who waved the first train of 1954 and the last train of 1964. He was a well known character who always wore a flower in his buttonhole.

Category:  Totem Signs
Auction: March 2016, Lot: 20
Sold for: GBP£1,550

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