Author: HOUSE OF COMMONS
Title: Map of the Railways Proposed by the Bills of Session of 1866 in the Metropolis and Its Vicinity
Description: London, House of Commons. 1866. Book, Map of the Railways proposed by the Bills of Session of 1866 in the Metropolis and its Vicinity published and ordered by the House of Commons 1866. On paper size 64 by 48 cm. With a key to railways open railways sanctioned but not open and railways proposed for the Parliamentary Session 1866. Some colour. Underground sections of railway are shown as they relate to the three categories in the key. The map covers an area from Brent reservoir across to Stratford in the north and from Wimbledon and Merton across to Bromley and Beckenham in the south. The map includes developments in the lines of the Metropolitan railway plans for more rail crossings of the Thames and for a series of new lines in South and North London. The names of the various railway companies are printed beside their lines. The main roads parks bridges and docks are also shown A detailed map in VG condition. Images available.

Keywords: Maps