Railway administrator. Born in Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, In 1872 he joined the London and South Western Railway as a clerk, and rose to become the last General Manager of the Great Central Railway. Died at his home Danes Mead, Awbridge, Hampshire. Turnip Rail has an interesting take on Fay, via his diary.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Sir Sam Fay
April 2015: this plaque and coat of arms have been removed. We didn't searc...
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The London Brighton and South Coast Railway opened their side of the station in 1860. Another part of the station, The London Chatham and Dover Railway (later South East and Chatham Railway, or SEC...
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