Henry West bronze plaque
Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom
In memory of Henry West who lost his life in a whirlwind at the Great Western Railway Station, Reading on 24th March, 1840. A rail was erected at the time by his fellow workmen as a token of their affectionate respect to his memory. Renewed by his brother George 1862, renewed by his niece F.G. Rixon
1924. Renewed by Reading Corporation 1971. Sudden the change, I in a moment fell and had not time to bid my friends farewell. Yet hushed be all complaint 'tis sweet, 'tis blest, to change Earth's sto
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