Death of William Huskisson
Death of William Huskisson, bronze medal, 1830, by S. Clint, bare head bust of William Huskisson profile left, rev. THE/ SUCCESSFUL VINDICATOR/ OF HIS OWN/ ENLIGHTENED SYSTEM/ OF COMMERCIAL POLICY, / HE LIVED TO TRIUMPH/ OVER PREJUDICE AND/ TO FOUND A LASTING/ FAME. / MDCCCXXX, 63 mm (BHM 1447). Some surface marks, otherwise good very fine. £100.00
William Huskisson (1770-1830). Having served in many prominent positions in his life, as MP for Liverpool from 1823-1830, he is perhaps best known for the doubtful distinction of being the first fatal railway casualty. He was killed at the opening ceremony of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Following the accident George Stephenson personally drove his engine The Rocket to Eccles in an attempt to save Huskisson's life. In so doing he set up a world speed record by travelling the 15 miles in 25 minutes, averaging a speed of 35 miles per hour.
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