Erection date: 30/7/1999
Blackheath Station opened for passenger traffic on Monday July 30 1849. To mark the anniversary of the event this plaque was unveiled on Friday July 30 1999 by Mr Geoff Harrison-Mee Managing Director Connex.
Sponsored by the Blackheath Preservation Trust
SE3, Blackheath Station, Platform 1
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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