Erection date: 24/7/1912
This stone was laid by the Rt. Hon. Lord Aberconway, PC, Chairman of the Metropolitan Railway Company, 24 July 1912.
R.H. Selbie - General Manager
W. Willox, MICE - Engineer
This plaque is somewhat reticent about its function which is to commemorate the laying of the first stone at Baker Street Station.
NW1, Marylebone Road
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Baker Street Station
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Baker Street Station
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