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| Location | Private collection: Chris Marshall |
| Title | Preston By-pass mirror ornament |
| Date range | 1958 |
Context
A small paperweight-type ornament made to commemorate the opening of the Preston By-pass in 1958. It appears to have been made by one of the firms involved, probably as a gift for its clients, as it features the name 'Tarmac' quite prominently.
It is a small block of glass, mirrored when viewed from above, inside which is etched a line drawing of the Samlesbury Interchange and the text "Preston By-pass: Britain's First Motorway". It's probably the best thing ever found on eBay for £3.
How to view it
Not currently available online.
