Information sign; Southern Railway Electrical Department enamel sign, Southern Railway, circa 1930

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Reference number	2005/878
Description	The Southern Railway (S.R.) operated out of London and, before the railway was nationalised, covered the southeast, southwest and south coast regions. It was a pioneer of railway electrification. S.R.'s dense suburban network south of the Thames played an important part in the spread of London in the 20th century.
Manufacturer	Garnier, London
Dates	circa 1930
Collection	Signs
Object type	Information sign
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	228mm
  Width	432mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Green White

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	SOUTHERN / Rly / ELECTRICAL * DEPARTMENT / NO ADMITTANCE GARNIER.LONDON

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Enamel

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Garnier, London, circa 1930
  Commissioner	Southern Railway, circa 1930

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	Southern Railway, circa 1930

  Places

  Borough	Greater London,