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London & Birmingham Railway.[proposed route]

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A map of the proposed route with elevations at the bottom. The verso describes the attempt to get this route approved by Parliament, having passed the House of Commons and being sent on the the House of Lords. This seems to have been the route adopted and still in use today. Note George Stephenson & Son listed as Engineers. Submap: Section of the Line of Railway shewing the Rise and Fall. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Text of the proposal to build this railway.
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Date
1832
Call number
87461
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