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Catalogue description Chester and Holyhead Railway Company
| Reference: | RAIL 113 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Chester and Holyhead Railway Company |
| Description: |
This series documents the establishment and administration of the Chester and Holyhead Railway Company. Documents consist of minutes and reports of meetings of the proprietors, the board, and various committees, agreements with contractors, including contracts for the construction of steam ships and permanent way, plans for construction of the line, bridges and tunnels, a record of share transfers and material concerning the company's amalgamation with the London and North Western Railway Company and ferry services between Britain and Ireland. |
| Date: | 1843-1879 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Former reference in its original department: | CHH |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Chester and Holyhead Railway Company, 1843-1879 London and North Western Railway Company, 1846-1923 |
| Physical description: | 90 files, rolls and volumes |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Chester and Holyhead Railway Company was incorporated by act of 4th July 1844. By an agreement made in 1855, London and North Western Railway Company undertook to work the company. The agreement took effect as from 1st July 1856. By an act of 23rd July 1858, Chester and Holyhead Railway Company was authorised to be leased to or amalgamated with London and North Western Railway Company and though vested in latter company by an agreement made under that act, it continued as an undertaking with power to raise capital and issue stock. The Chester and Holyhead Railway Company was not legally dissolved until this was effected by the London and North Western Railway (Additional Powers) Act 21st July 1879. |
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