Harwich Dock and Pier Act 1853
WHEREAS there is a large Tract of Waste Lands, Mud Banks, or Slobs adjacent to the Town of Harwich in the County of Essex, and lying between the said Town and Ray Island in the Parish of Ramsey in the said County: And whereas it would tend greatly to the Prosperity of the said Town and to the public Advantage if certain Portions of the said Lands were reclaimed, and if on Part of the said Lands or near or adjoining thereto a Dock, Pier, and other Works were constructed: And whereas a Plan and...