What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: The Sun Inn. Birthplace of the Midland Railway 4th October 1832
The Midland Railway was founded on 4th October 1832 at the Sun Inn, marking the beginning of a major British railway company that played a crucial role in the industrial and transportation development of the Midlands and beyond.
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Photo: Patrick A Griffin on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0