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8 May 2010 - Sherborne Station 150th anniversary celebrationsThe train first arrived in Sherborne 150 years ago on 7 May 1860. The Town council had organised a day of celebrations including a procession to the station to unveil a commemorative plaque. |
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At about 10:15 the Somerset and Dorset UK railtours train headed by Clan Line thundered through the station. |
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The policeman dressed in Victorian uniform directing the traffic. |
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The town band heads off to lead the procession to the station. |
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The formalities begin. |
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On the left the town crier and the right the Mayor making the opening speech. |
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he guest of honour Paul Atterbury who was invited to unveil the commemorative plaque. |
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A photograph of the new plaque unveiled at the station. |
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