A certificate celebrating James Thompson's knighthood.
James Thompson (1835-1906) was General Manager of the Caledonian Railway Co. In 1897 he was knighted for his services to the railway industry and the company presented him with this certificate and a plate service.
Reference: T/SL/LO/10/7
Reproduced with the permission of Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Museums
Keywords:
Caledonian Railway Co, certificates, general managers, University of Glasgow