Wimbledon and Croydon Railway Act 1853
WHEREAS the making of a Railway from Wimbledon to Croydon, both in the County of Surrey, would be of public Advantage: And whereas the Persons herein-after named, with others, are willing, at their own Expense, to carry such Undertaking into execution: And whereas such Purpose cannot be effected without the Authority of Parliament: May it therefore please Your Majesty that it may be enacted; and be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Lor...