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James & Frederick Howard
Britannia Iron Works
Commemorative Plaque

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Britannia Iron Works gatehouse

J & F Howard Britannia Iron Works commemorative plaque

Commemorative plaque located on Britannia Works Gatehouse, Kempston Road, Bedford (opposite Britannia Road). Erected Autumn 2022
The inscription states:
J. & F. Howard
Britannia Iron Works
Steam Ploughs &
Agricultural Implements
were built here
1859-1932
[Around the circular plaque is written: Bedford Steam Engine Preservation Society & BAALHS]

© Photo by Stuart Antrobus


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