Mystery Plaque

[Split Pin]

Trying to find what this plaque was made for, it was most likely for something in the West Midlands 

[magnetman]

Reopening of a tunnel? 

Random thought Dudley Tunnel was reopened in 1973. 

"The tunnel was reopened in 1973, as a result of restoration..."

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudley_Tunnel

[Mike Tee]

Blisworth? (its obviously a modern boat from the windows despite the steerers clothes)

eta - probably not looking at the tunnel width!

Edited November 2, 2023 by Mike Tee

[magnetman]

There is a bridge number the shape of which might be a clue? 

It looks very like Grand Union bridge numbers. 

[Heartland]

Yes

 

The bridge number is of importance, but does it have to be a specific location but a representation of a narrowboat passing under a bridge.

 

Is this plaque ceramic or metal and and is there anything on the reverse? 

[BEngo]

It is not the Blisworth Tunnel reopening plaque from 1984.  

 

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[Alstonite]

This is the Dudley Canal Tunnel reopening plaque so its not that.

Edited November 2, 2023 by Alstonite

[Francis Herne]

The truss (bridge? gate?) top-right is interesting too.

 

There are steps up from the towpath mid-right.

 

It looks more like a bridge than a tunnel to me. The Staffs & Worcester and T&M have several tight bridges like that (assuming the proportions are correct) over lock tails but I don't recognise it.

 

My first thought was Lapworth above the junction but I can't explain why.

 

EDIT: Lapworth does have both arched brick bridges with oval plaques, and truss bridges similar to top-right. I've only been there once though.

Edited November 2, 2023 by Francis Herne

[Split Pin]

4 hours ago, Heartland said:

Yes

 

The bridge number is of importance, but does it have to be a specific location but a representation of a narrowboat passing under a bridge.

 

Is this plaque ceramic or metal and and is there anything on the reverse? 

The bridge number appears to be 01 or Q1, I only have a photograph to work with. It is a brass plaque It is one in a friends late husbands collection which her sons are mounting on a board for her as a memory. I have asked if there is anything on the back. I will add any further information which comes to light. I find it odd that there is no date or organisation on it.

Steven

[magnetman]

Also the bridge number is not central. 

[Mike Tee]

If it’s a bridge, it’s one without a towpath - unless it’s artistic license in play.

[magnetman]

Nell Bridge ?

 

 

[Ogwr]

Going into Coventry Basin?

[matty40s]

I'm wondering if it's just a commemorative plaque for a Midlands based Hotel boat, issued at the end of a booked holiday.