Sign Collection

Design for Gentlemens Lavatory sign at Paddington Station
Drawn in 1914, this design was for an illuminated sign advertising the Gentlemans Lavatory on Paddington Station

British Railways Notice, 1950
A BR Western Region notice issued in 1950, informing staff that the practice of jumping over engine pits is strictly prohibited

Metal sign advertising sign for St Michaels Mount, 1908
Metal Advertising Sign, 1908 As part of its campaign to promote travel to the West County, GWR produced this sign which compares the beauty of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall to that of Mont St Michel

Brinkworth Station, c. 1950s
A view of Brinkworth station in Wiltshire looking west, c.1950s, showing the platforms. The signal box, footbridge and waiting room signs are all visible

Retired staff returning to work at Didcot Station, 1917
These retired members of staff returned to work during the First World War to help out where there was a shortage of men. They are (L-R) James Stock, David Ireland and George Wilks

Hartlebury Station Nameboard
This photograph shows the station sign for Hartlebury Station in Worcestershire, when it was the junction station for the Severn Valley Line

No 8 Shop, Carriage Paint Shop, 1953
This was the sign writing section for all the carriages. All sorts of signs and notices were hand painted. It was a skillful job and a lot of precision was required

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