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Catalogue description Blackburn Railway Company
| Reference: | RAIL 52 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Blackburn Railway Company |
| Description: |
This series documents the establishment and administration of the Blackburn Railway Company and its predecessors, and the construction of relevant railway line and associated structures. Records include minutes of directors' meetings, committee meetings,and contract plans. |
| Date: | 1844-1866 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Former reference in its original department: | BLA |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Blackburn Railway Company, 1851-1858 Blackburn, Darwen & Bolton Railway Company, 1845-1847 Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe & West Yorkshire Railway Company, 1847-1851 |
| Physical description: | 27 rolls and volumes |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Blackburn Railway Company was established in 1851, under the special provisions of the Blackburn Railway Act of 24th July 1851. Its predecessor companies were the Blackburn, Darwen & Bolton Railway Company (incorporated under the Blackburn, Darwen & Bolton Railway Act of 30th June 1845), and the Blackburn, Clitheroe & North Western Junction Railway Company. These two companies amalgamated in 1847 to form the Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe & West Yorkshire Railway Company. As from 24th July 1851, by the special provisions of Blackburn Railway Act, the Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe & West Yorkshire Railway Company was to be styled and described as The Blackburn Railway Company. In 1858, the Blackburn Railway Company was vested in the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company under the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Act of 12th July 1858. |
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