B/W print; District Railway station gardens competition, Topical Press, 1923

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Reference number	1999/8232
Description	District Railway station gardens competition, 1923. The judges, accompanied by Inspector Reynolds, on the eastbound platform at Acton Town Underground station. The garden opposite the platform, with the station name picked out in flowers, won a third prize. Note poster site behind the garden, and train indicator situated beneath the platform canopy.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	27 Jul 1923
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U1985
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground stations
Completeness	59% 59% ?

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  Text	Train indicator: Southend through train South Acton City Advert: The Palladium. The Great Carmo. Marion Morgan Dancers Advert: Chiswick Empire. Fun of the Fayre Advert: Bass Advert: Partington's

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  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 27 Jul 1923

• Associated companies, people and places

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  Location	Acton Town Underground station, Ealing W3