William and Emily Huskisson Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway
original tablet huskisson memorial, in national railway museum.
this tablet
a tribute of personal respect , affection
has been placed here mark spot on 15th of sept 1830 day of opening of rail road
the right hon william huskisson m.p.
singled out decree of inscrutable providence midst of distinguished multitude surrounded him.
in full pride of talents , perfection of usefulness met accident occasioned death;
which deprived england of illustrious statesman , liverpool of honored representative changed moment of noblest exultation , triumph science , genius had ever achieved 1 of desolation , mourning;
and striking terror hearts of assembled thousands, brought home every bosom forgotten truth that
in midst of life in death.
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