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Catalogue description Aberdare Railway Company
| Reference: | RAIL 2 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Aberdare Railway Company |
| Description: |
This series documents the establishment and administration of the Aberdare Railway Company, and the construction of relevant railway track. Records include director's minutes, shareholders' minutes, stock and share registers, estimates and correspondence. |
| Date: | 1845-1902 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Former reference in its original department: | ABD |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Aberdare Railway Company, 1845-1902 |
| Physical description: | 16 files and volumes |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Aberdare Railway Company was incorporated under Aberdare Railway Act of 31st July 1845. The company was responsible for the construction of a railway line from Ynys Meyrick to Aberdare in Glamorganshire. From 1st January 1849, by the provisions of the Aberdare Railway Leasing Act 30th June 1848, the company was leased to Taff Vale Railway Company. In 1902, it was vested in the latter company under the Taff Vale Railway Act of 31st July 1902. In 1922, the Taff Vale Railway Company was amalgamated with Great Western Railway Company as from 1st January 1922 by virtue of Great Western Railway (Western Group) Preliminary Amalgamation Scheme 25th March 1922. |
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