Catalogue description Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway Company

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Reference: RAIL 39
Title: Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway Company
Description:

This series documents the establishment and administration of the Birmingham & Oxford Railway Company, and the construction of relevant track and associated buildings.

Records include minutes of board, general and special general meetings.
Date: 1844-1857
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Former reference in its original department: BOX
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Creator:

Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway Company, 1846-1848
Physical description: 526 rolls and volumes
Access conditions: Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition:

BRB (Residuary) Ltd
Accruals: No further accruals expected
Administrative / biographical background:

The Birmingham & Oxford Junction Railway Company was incorporated under the Birmingham & Oxford Junction Railway Act 3rd August of 1846. In 1848, the company was vested in the Great Western Railway Company by virtue of Great Western Railway (Additional Powers) Act of 31st August 1848.

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