Plaque

Roger Blake

Erection date: /8/2015

Inscription

In acknowledgement of a career in public service, development of local transport and the success of London Overground, this walkway is dedicated to Roger Blake.

Site: Roger Blake (1 memorial)

E8, Hackney Downs station

This plaque is on platform 1, at the start of the walkway to Hackney Central station.

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