The Thames Bridges Act, 1863
WHEREAS the making and maintaining of the following Bridges across the River Thames, with convenient Roads and Approaches thereto, would be of great public and local Advantage; (that is to say,) First, a Bridge (herein-after called "Hampton Bridge") over the River Thames from Hampton in the County of Middlesex to the opposite Side of the River in the County of Surrey: Second, a Bridge (herein-after called "Shepperton Bridge") over such River at Shepperton in the County of Middlesex to the opp...