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Romsey railway station blue plaque

Blue plaque
Romsey railway station blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: ROMSEY STATION Built by the London & South Western Railway. First passenger train and steam locomotive 'Eclipse' arrived March 1st 1847. Platforms extended and subway added 1886. Troops left from here for France in the wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. Recorded plaque organisation: Romsey and District Society.
Romsey railway station, established in 1847 by the London & South Western Railway, played a crucial role as a departure point for troops heading to France during both World Wars.

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