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Replica GWR station seat, as found on joint ex GWR/Underground stations, nd.

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Reference number	1998/3345
Description	Cast iron seat bearers marked "GWR" mounted on timber base, with timber seat and back.
Dates	Unknown
Collection	Infrastructure
Object type	Station seat
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	42%

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Height
850mm
Length
2450mm
Width
610mm
People involved

Role Person(s) involved
Manufacturer
, Unknown
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Line
Great Western Railway, Central line, Hammersmith & City line.,

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Replica GWR station seat, as found on joint ex GWR/Underground stations, nd.

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Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	850mm
Length	2450mm
Width	610mm

Replica GWR station seat, as found on joint ex GWR/Underground stations, nd.

Main details

Physical description

People involved

Associated companies, people and places

Museum galleries and Shop