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- 1831-1870 (Création/Production)
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0.16 linear metres
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The Metropolitan Railway Company was responsible for the construction of the world's first underground passenger railway. Work began on the line in 1860, running from Paddington to King's Cross and then on to Farringdon Street. The first trial journey was held in 1862, with the line opened to the public in January 1863. The railway proved popular and extensions were constructed, the first being to Hammersmith by 1864 and Moorgate by 1865. In 1905 an electric service was introduced. In 1933 the Metropolitan Railway was taken over by the London Passenger Transport Board.
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GB 0074 LMA/4029 1831-1870 Collection 0.16 linear metres Metropolitan Railway Company
The Metropolitan Railway Company was responsible for the construction of the world's first underground passenger railway. Work began on the line in 1860, running from Paddington to King's Cross and then on to Farringdon Street. The first trial journey was held in 1862, with the line opened to the public in January 1863. The railway proved popular and extensions were constructed, the first being to Hammersmith by 1864 and Moorgate by 1865. In 1905 an electric service was introduced. In 1933 the Metropolitan Railway was taken over by the London Passenger Transport Board.
Donated to the Archive in 1988.
Records of the Metropolitan Railway Company, comprising mortgage for premises at Bishopsgate Street and 3-6 Devonshire Street, 1870; lease for premises at Bloomfield Street, 1831, and lease for premises at Moorfields, 1840.
Three documents.
Available for general access.
Copyright rests with the City of London.
English
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
See also ACC/1297 and ACC/1307.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. July to October 2009 Leases (documents) Transport infrastructure Railways People People by roles Property owners Information sources Documents Deeds Title deeds Mortgages (documents) Legal documents Law Property ownership Civil law Legal systems Property Metropolitan Railway Company Property law
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Donated to the Archive in 1988.
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Records of the Metropolitan Railway Company, comprising mortgage for premises at Bishopsgate Street and 3-6 Devonshire Street, 1870; lease for premises at Bloomfield Street, 1831, and lease for premises at Moorfields, 1840.
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Three documents.
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Available for general access.
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Copyright rests with the City of London.
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- anglais
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- latin
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English
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See also ACC/1297 and ACC/1307.
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- anglais