Cambridge University and Town Waterworks Act 1853
WHEREAS the University and Borough of Cambridge, and certain Parishes and Places adjoining thereto, are not at present well and sufficiently supplied with Water, and the Construction of Works for effectually supplying the same would be of local and public Benefit: And whereas the Parties herein-after named, and others, are willing to carry such Undertaking into execution; but the same cannot be effected without the Authority of Parliament: May it therefore please Your Majesty that it may be e...