Rolls-Royce Souvenir Medal
A souvenir medal from an open day at the Rolls-Royce jet engine factory in East Kilbride in 1975. An exploration of the factory much later: catchingphotons.co.uk/blog/industrial/rolls-royce/
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Dunkeld Bridge Medal
A medal commemorating the opening of a new bridge in Dunkeld in 1808. The bridge, built by Thomas Telford, is still in use.
Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Medal
A copper medal celebrating the opening of Edinburgh and Glasgow railway in 1842. On one side, what’s now Queen St Station, on the other the viaduct over the Almond, designed by Robert Telford.
1924 Empire Exhibition Medal
A little Art Deco medal celebrating industry and commerce from the 1924 Empire Exhibition.