Gloucester Waterworks Act 1855
WHEREAS by an Act passed in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of King George the Second, intituled An Act for supplying the City of Gloucester with fresh Water, the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of that City were empowered to contract with any Persons for a Supply of Water, and Powers were given to the Undertakers to make and maintain Reservoirs and other Works for conveying Water to the City: And whereas that Act was put in execution, and Waterworks were established accordingly: And whe...