Runcorn and Weston Canal Act 1853
WHEREAS the making of a Canal from the Francis Dock connected with the Duke of Bridgewater's Canal at Runcorn in the County of Chester, to join the Weston Canal or River Weaver Navigation at or near Weston Point in the same Parish, would be of great public Benefit: And whereas the Right Honourable Francis Egerton Earl of Ellesmere is willing at his own Expense to carry such Undertaking into execution, and it is expedient that Powers should be conferred on him for that Purpose; but the same ca...