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Catalogue description Cornwall Railway Company
| Reference: | RAIL 134 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Cornwall Railway Company |
| Description: |
This series documents the establishment and administration of the Cornwall Railway Company. Documents include minutes, plans, statements, memorials, accountants records, land matters and other assorted documentation. |
| Date: | 1839-1897 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Former reference in its original department: | COR |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Cornwall Railway Company, 1846-1889 |
| Physical description: | 153 files and volumes |
| Access conditions: | Open |
| Accruals: | No further accruals are expected. |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Cornwall Railway Company was incorporated under the Cornwall Railway Act 3rd August 1846 and leased to Great Western, Bristol & Exeter, and South Devon railway companies as from 3rd May 1859 by Indenture dated 9th August 1861 made by virtue of Cornwall Railway (Consolidation & Amendment) Act 1st August 1861. The company was amalgamated with Great Western Railway Company under Great Western and Cornwall railway companies' Amalgamation Act 24th June 1889. |
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