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Block B no 115
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY,
PADDINGTON STATION
Funeral of her late Majesty the Queen,
Saturday, 2nd February, 1901
ADMIT ONE PERSON TO STAND IN RESERVED ENCLOSURE
Admission only by staircase leading to Bridge at Hotel end of No.1 Platform
Holders of tickets should be in their places not later than 12 O’ Clock.

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Railway platform ticket

Queen Victoria died at her home, Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight. Her body was transported by Royal Train to Windsor for her funeral. It was a big public event and many people wanted to see the train to show their respect. This is a ticket to see the train at Paddington Station.

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