1932 Midland & Great Northern Railways Long Sutton to Kew Bridge Wagon Label

Description An original 1932 wagon label from the Midland & Great Northern Railways Joint Committee, issued at Long Sutton station for transit to London (Kew Bridge) on the LMS Rly. This striking document features bold red "POTATOES" branding and a large orange-hatched numeral "3," indicating the priority or classification of the goods. The label includes a printing reference of "1-2/32" and was designed to facilitate the rapid movement of agricultural produce from the fertile Fenlands to the London markets.

Background Information The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway (M&GN), often affectionately known as "Muddle and Go Nowhere," was a vital agricultural artery connecting the Midlands with the Norfolk coast and the productive farming regions of Lincolnshire. Long Sutton was a key station for the dispatch of locally grown potatoes, which were a primary commodity for the line. Kew Bridge served as a major goods terminal in West London, providing a direct link for agricultural produce to reach the capital's wholesale markets. This label represents the critical role the "Joint" line played in the national food supply chain before the decline of rural rail freight.

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Shipping Information Carefully packaged in a protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery. Shipped securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.

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