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Railway Dock blue plaque

Blue plaque
Railway Dock blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: The dock behind you was opened in 1846 and was the first in the port to have direct railway access. Railway Dock The dock closed to commercial shipping in 1968 and was reopened as a marina in 1983. Recorded plaque organisation: Kingston upon Hull City Council.
The Railway Dock, opened in 1846, was pioneering for its direct railway access, facilitating efficient cargo transfer between sea and land transport; it ceased commercial operations in 1968 but was rejuvenated as a marina in 1983.

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