Still, as they had a Gainsborough in the common room I don't suppose they were too fussed about a £10+k loco nameplate!
TTN - It's actually moved a little further west to Bath, as reported at
BBC News | UK | Gainsborough portrait saved for nation and, rather like the disappearance of the "Dowding" plate, created some controversy since the sale was allegedly against the wishes of the donor's family
Daughter's fury at school's sale of Gainsborough gift - News - The Independent
At least we know where
it is!
Jack