Erection date: 2005
Inscription
Surrey Iron Railway Company 1801
{At the centre is an image of a draped female holding a metal wheel on a short piece of track, the track being supported from beneath by a cherub who also pulls a laden cart. Around the lady's feet are a jug spilling its contents and possibly a representation of a factory.}
Site: Reeves Corner (2 memorials)
CR9, Church Street, 120, House of Reeves
tells about this building being home to the 144-year old family furniture business House of Reeves. Both these plaques were on the building before it was burnt down in the riots of the Summer 2011.
The Surrey Iron Railway plaque was found in the rubble and it was re-erected in October 2011. The Hand Cross plaque was not found and is presumed lost.
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