Plaque

Marylebone Station Centenary

Erection date: 15/3/1999

Inscription

{Beneath the coat of arms of the Great Central Railway:}
This plaque unveiled by His Honour Edgar Fay Q.C. son of Sir Sam Fay, General Manager of the Great Central Railway 1902 - 1922.
15th March 1999.
Marylebone Station Centenary 1899 - 1999

April 2015: this plaque and coat of arms have been removed. We didn't search the station for them so it's possible they have just be relocated. If you know where they are please let us know.

Site: Marylebone Station (2 memorials)

NW1, Melcombe Place

March 2016: Alan Patient reported that the two plaques previously at the Cheese shop have been moved further down the concourse, outside M&S Simply Food, and sent this photo of them.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Marylebone Station

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