Plaque

Harrow rail crash - Harrow Library

Erection date: 8/10/1997

Inscription

{Beneath the London Borough of Harrow crest:}
London Borough of Harrow
In memory of the 112 people who lost their lives in the Wealdstone rail crash on 8th October 1952.
Unveiled on 8th October 1997, the 45th anniversary of Britain's worst peacetime rail disaster by the Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Keith Toms.

Site: Harrow rail crash - Harrow Library (1 memorial)

HA1, Station Road, Harrow Civic Centre Library

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

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Harrow rail crash - Harrow Library

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Harrow rail crash

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London Borough of Harrow

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Keith Toms

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