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Station name frieze plate from the Northern line platforms at Embankment station, after renaming of station.

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Reference number	1998/10302
Description	Enamel sheet with paper label "Embankment" in black Johnston typeface on white background stuck over original name "Charing Cross". 1" black stripe to top & bottom.
Collection	Signs
Object type	Station frieze sign
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	28%

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Dimensions
Attribute Value
Height
228mm
Width
1550mm
Depth
3mm

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May Half Term: Routes and Roundels

Down Street: Churchill's secret station

Plan your school visit

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Station name frieze plate from the Northern line platforms at Embankment station, after renaming of station.

Physical description

Opening times

Museum galleries and Shop

Dimensions
Attribute	Value
Height	228mm
Width	1550mm
Depth	3mm

Station name frieze plate from the Northern line platforms at Embankment station, after renaming of station.

Main details

Physical description

Museum galleries and Shop