Named and un-named newspapers - 'All Change' document copies (1829-1850).
Articles from archived editions of identified newspapers (1829-1850) and un-identified newspapers (1835-1838), material selected for possible inclusion in the ‘All Change’ script.
Extent
15 typed pages - 1 A2 outsize page - 1 foolscap page.
Reference number
ALC/023
Records in this Group
Photocopy of newspaper article in the Birmingham Journal outlining the causes and remedies of national distress. The article cites among other causes: taxation, foreign imports, Corn Laws, absenteeism, high interest rates and ineffective government. The remedies cited include: changes in personal taxation, the introduction of property tax, measures to disencourage emigration and a change of ...
Photocopy of a letter to the editor of the Glasgow Chronicle, disputing some of the facts published in the Edinburgh Review (October 1832), regarding the speed of canal transport.
Transcript of an extract detailing an arrangement reached between the London and Birmingham Railway Company and two noblemen after they had opposed the Railway Bill in Parliament.
Photocopy of an extract from an article published in the Birmingham Herald (9th March 1837) regarding the London and Birmingham Railway. The article questions remarks previously published in the Mechanics’ Magazine, extracted from the seventh, half-yearly report of the London and Birmingham Railway Company. The newspaper’s stance is that the publication of this ...
Photocopy of a lengthy article ‘The Ring’ published in Bell’s Life and Sporting Chronicle under the title ‘The Contest for the Championship of England’ between Ben Caunt & William Thompson (Alias Bendigo) (1845). The newspaper covered the ninety three rounds of the bareknuckle fight in some detail and commented on the controversial decision that resulted ...
Transcript of a report from the Hertford Mercury dated Saturday 29th April(1848). The report recounts a ‘shocking a fatal accident’ that took place at Rabley Bottom near Welwyn. Six workmen constructing the viaduct were working about forty feet in the air when one of the ropes holding the scaffolding gave way. Mr. John Cummings ...
Transcript published in the Hertford Mercury of an account of a meeting of shareholders of the Great Northern Line held on the 10th of August 1850. The meeting was in celebration of the completion of the line and was presided over by Mr. Denison the chairman who toasts the health of the shareholder’s, the contractors, ...
Photocopy of newspaper announcement that the London and Birmingham Railway will be open for passengers, parcels, private carriages and horses, between London and Birmingham from 17th September 1838. The notice includes a basic timetable and fares for up and down trains from Wolverton to Birmingham. Lists coaching inns from which information can be obtained about ...
Transcript of report of an inquest before J W Cowley, Esq. coroner, regarding the death of Mr. Francis Wilson who was struck by the engine of the eleven o’ clock down mail train near Wolverton Station. He was found the next morning but died a few hours later. The coroner severely reprimanded the on duty ...
Photocopy of article that describes the buildings under construction at the point where the Grand Junction, Birmingham and London lines meet. Description of the railway’s approach to passenger safety, by assembling a sizeable, carefully selected and effective body of police to detect any obstructions on the line that may cause delays or accidents. Peculiar ...
Photocopy of a report of a general meeting held by Aylesbury Railway Company at the White Hart Inn, Aylesbury. The Chairman G. Carrington, in his opening address reports on defaulting shareholders, reasons for delays in the progress of the extension of the line and the satisfactory report of the engineer. Article includes a transcript ...
Photocopy of a report of a special general meeting held by Aylesbury Railway shareholders at the White Hart Inn, Aylesbury, on Wednesday, 20th December 1838. The meeting was called to consider the future loan of the Aylesbury line of the railway to the London and Birmingham Company. The report lists the attendees and includes ...
Photocopy of an LBR half yearly report on the opening of the line to Tring in October (1836) and the delays caused by severe winter weather. The Engineer’s report reaffirms the conviction that the entire railway will be completed by the autumn. The Directors express reasons for increased capital expenditure. Future arrangements for booking and ...
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