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Broadbridge, James
Report on the Plans of the Various Railways before the Examiners of the House of Commons, 1864, so far as relates to the Parish of Kensington
Transcribed from the 1864 John Smith and Co. edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription
"Report on the Plans of the Various Railways before the Examiners of the Houseā¦" by James Broadbridge is a technical survey report published in the early 1860s. The document outlines various railway schemes and new road constructions intended for review by the House of Commons concerning the Parish of Kensington. This type of publication falls under historical and administrative documentation, focusing on urban infrastructure development during the Victorian era. In this report, Broadbridge details multiple proposed railway projects that aim to connect various neighborhoods and facilitate smoother transportation within the London area. Each project is described with precise geographical details, distances, and purposes, indicating how they would potentially impact local traffic and the community's landscape. Additionally, Broadbridge emphasizes the need for the Vestry of Kensington to evaluate the benefits of these proposed railways against the potential loss of property and disruptions to existing infrastructure. Overall, the report captures the significant expansion of railway networks in urban England during the 19th century and highlights the meticulous planning necessary for such endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Railroads -- England -- London
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Category: History - British
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Engineering & Technology
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