16-02-2023, 04:23 PM
Well spotted Mike.
The road sign can be no older than 15 years in 1948 as the B3400 number did not exist before 1933.
The road was originally the main A30 London Road and renumbered on April 1st 1933 when the A30 was re-routed out of Basingstoke to Stockbridge.
Most likely the sign dates from the road number change. I guess drivers would get the general idea but could have caused a bit of confusion.
Gordon
The road sign can be no older than 15 years in 1948 as the B3400 number did not exist before 1933.
The road was originally the main A30 London Road and renumbered on April 1st 1933 when the A30 was re-routed out of Basingstoke to Stockbridge.
Most likely the sign dates from the road number change. I guess drivers would get the general idea but could have caused a bit of confusion.
Gordon