The Thames Valley Railway Act, 1862
WHEREAS the making of Railways from the London and South-western Railway to Hampton and Shepperton would be of great public Advantage: And whereas the Persons herein-after named, with other Persons and Corporations, are willing at their own Expense to construct such Railways, with all necessary Works and Conveniences; but the same 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...