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Medals Related to Railways, Victoria (1837-1901), Queen Victoria’s Visit to Newcastle and Gateshead, 1849, a white metal medal, unsigned, Royal train stopped on the High Level railway bridge, rev. legend, 45mm (BHM 2341; Moyaux 35; cf. Swan 61-2). Very fine, rare (£40-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Railway Medals.

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The bridge opened on 15 August 1849 and the Queen’s visit was on 28 September, when she received addresses from the mayors of Newcastle and Gateshead