Stratford Olympic - "The real Eastenders number 5" Traditional Cache
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Stratford Olympic - "The real Eastenders number 5"
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Robert the locomotive. A magnetic 35mm film container tucked behind grey metal cabinet adjacent to glass wall of station.
Stratford is a place in London East End in the Borough of Newham. It was historically a farming settlement in the ancient parish of West Ham, which transformed into an industrial suburb following the introduction of the railway in 1839. As part of the growth of London in the late 19th century, Stratford significantly expanded and increased in population, becoming the centre of administration of West Ham in 1886. Stratford’s more recent economic history is a move away from railway works and heavy industry towards a significant commercial and cultural centre. Stratford is the location of the London Olympic Park and is currently experiencing regeneration and expansion linked to the 2012 London Olympics. It is the confluence of road and rail and above all, culture. Scotch bonnets by the kilo!!!!!
The red , painted “Robert” is a 38 tonne 0-6-0 saddle-tank steam locomotive displayed in the forecourt of Stratford Station. It was built in 1933 by the Avonside Engine Company of Bristol for use at the Lamport Ironstone mines railway in Northamptonshire. It was previously an exhibit at the North Woolwich Station Museum but moved to Stratford in 1999. In 2008 it was repainted at the expense of the Olympic Delivery Authority .
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