Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 December 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 237, Auction Lot 155
Lot 155 An LB&SCR bridge parapet decoration from the South Bermondsey to Peckham Rye and Sutton route, featuring the coat of arms of the company and those of Edward Alleyn, born 1566, a successful actor-manager associated with Shakespeare, who in retirement provided land and set up a school which later became Dulwich College. The line traversed this land between Tulse Hill and East Dulwich. Cast iron, 59"x23½", the front restored and painted. Due to the weight, this item will not be on display at Stoneleigh and should be collected from Woodford Halse. £500-800
 This lot sold for £500.