The North London Railway Act, 1871
WHEREAS by "The North London Railway (Additional Powers) Act, 1864," the North London Railway Company (in this Act called "the Company") were authorised to construct and maintain certain additional bridges over the London and Blackwall Railway, and a new dock or basin at the terminus of their railway near the West India Docks, to be completed within five years from the passing of such Act; and it was provided that such new dock or basin was not to be opened for public use, or the water admitt...