Acts of Parliament
The starting point for any railway line is its Act of Parliament. Below is what we believe to be a complete list of all the relevant Acts. The list has been complied and annotated by Dr Mike Fitton. Further annotation will be added as necessary and any corrections and or contributions are welcome.
Document_1847_ELR_Land_Agreement_Map_Seal
Document_1874_Specifications_For_ Construction _Of_ Hoddlesden_Branch
Document_1886_Bradshaws_Railway_Shareholders_Guide
Document_1900_LYR_Headed_Notepaper
Document_1901_1902_1906_ Acts_of_Parliament
Document_1913_Interesting_Statistics_Booklet
Document_1916_Bradshaws_Railway_Shareholders_Guide
Document_1919_Letter_Railways_Position
Document_1920_Acts_Of_Parliament
Document_1921_Letter_To_Shareholders_Regarding_Amalgation_With_LNWR