"Although locomotive and coach building ceased when the LNER was formed in
the 1920's, Stratford has always been a large railway repair depot,
maintaining steam, then diesel and electric locomotives for over 150 years.
In recent years though, much of the site has been turned into a large
international freight terminal. A metal structure called "Railway Tree" by
Malcolm Robertson now stands at the north end of the High Street ..."
http://www.leevalley-online.co.uk/towns/stratfordbow/strathist1.htm
with a picture ...?
Adrian Smith
^-----Original Message-----
^From: alec hartill [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
^Sent: 06 September 2001 14:39
^To: [log in to unmask]
^Subject: Stratford Underground Station-Jubilee
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^Dear Listlinkers!
^
^This mainly addressed to the Stratford librarian but if anyone
^knows the answer and can help, mucho gracias!
^
^In the forecourt of the new Stratford Underground Station
^there stands a clock tower; this is worked as a scultural form
^in a spiral. Does anyone know the name of the artist and the date of
^erection/construction, please?
^Cheerio
^Alec
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