Catalogue description Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway Company: Records

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Reference: RAIL 109
Title: Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway Company: Records
Description:

This series details the establishment and administration of the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway Company.

Documents include minutes, ledgers, contracts and bonds, land matters, shares and financial material.
Date: 1835-1846
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Former reference in its original department: CGW
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Creator:

Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway Company, 1836-1844
Physical description: 80 boxes and volumes
Access conditions: Open
Immediate source of acquisition:

In 1972-2003 British Railways Board
Accruals: Series is not accruing
Administrative / biographical background:

The Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway Company was incorporated under the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway Act 21st June 1836.

The company was amalgamated with the Great Western Railway Company by the Great Western Railway Act of 10th May 1844.

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