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Report on the Plans of the Various Railways before the Examiners of the House of Commons, 1864, so far as relates to the Parish of Kensington

By James Broadbridge

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the complex urban development of Victorian England as railway projects vie for approval, promising progress but threatening disruption to a London community.

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"Report on the Plans of the Various Railways before the Examiners of the House of Commons, 1864, so far as relates to the Parish of Kensington" by James Broadbridge is a record from the 1860s examining railway expansion and new road designs within the Parish of Kensington, awaiting approval from the House of Commons. It is a technical survey analyzing infrastructure changes during the Victorian era with proposed railway lines designed to link neighborhoods and improve London's transportation system. Broadbridge explains the specifics of each plan including geographic data, distances, and goals, while also acknowledging that local traffic and the appearance of communities may be affected. The Vestry of Kensington is urged to carefully weigh the advantages of these railways with any losses of property or disruptions to existing systems. The report captures the intensive preparation needed for urban railways during the 19th century in England.

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