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WHICH RAILWAY?
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Geoff | Report | 13 Nov 2004 18:49 |
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As Ian says, the main railway there was the Great Northern (GNR). However, there were also connections with the London and North Western (LNWR), the Great Eastern (GER) and the Midland (MR). |
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Mystified | Report | 13 Nov 2004 18:12 |
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Try Great North eastern as well. Re Peterborough I think it may be Eastern but not too sure |
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Jean | Report | 13 Nov 2004 18:00 |
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Thanks all, I will investigate those sites. Jean |
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Ian | Report | 13 Nov 2004 17:19 |
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Jean, I think the Great Northern Railway (GNR) in those days. Ian |
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Unknown | Report | 13 Nov 2004 17:18 |
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According to Mark Herber's "Ancestral Trails", between early 19th c. and 1923 there were almost 1,000 railway companies. Hundreds operated on only one or two lines, but the larger ones had enormous workforces. London & North Western Railway employed about 70,000 in 1897. Many companies only existed for a few years, or merged with others. In 1923 nearly all merged into 4: London; Midland & Scottish; Southern; and London & North Eastern. Records of many have survived, but some are limited. Relevant railways for an area can be found from TNA leaflets 69, 81, and 82. A lot of records are at TNA mainly with code RAIL and others are at county records offices. TNA website:http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Nell |
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John | Report | 13 Nov 2004 17:14 |
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National Railway Museum in York. www.nrm.org.uk/ |
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Jean | Report | 13 Nov 2004 17:07 |
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Some of my ancestors seem to be connected to railway work. In the 1870s they were in Sheffield and later in Peterborough. Assortment of Brass turners, engine drivers, apprntices, etc. Looking at a census which shows the image there are several households in the same road with similair occupations. Where would I find which railway is most likely for more information? Any suggestions most welcome Thanks, Jean |
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