Rules for party walls and projections in building fronts
Complex historical guidance on party walls, projections, chimneys, and roofs. Details standards for thickness, ground boundaries, compensation if exchanges occur, materials, setbacks, and construction rules for shop fronts, balconies, gutters, and fireproofing. Includes chimney and flue specifications, woodwork clearances, and drainage requirements for preserving light and air to adjacent properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fornt Rsics
Peelia
Generel
Stans Axe Hyantas
Steve
Railway extensions meet opposition and planning notes
South Weston Railway faces strong resistance from property owners in Lambeth who fear land devaluation. A public meeting will be called for dissenters and three affected parties. The New Prosecten Railways report favors several schemes in Cornwall Devon Berkshire Hampshire and Somerset while postponing others to a future Parliament session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Weston
Lambeth
London and Dover and
South Eastern Railweys
Cornwall
St. Ive’s
Cornwell and Devon Central
Great Western and Cornwall Junction Railway
North Devon
Crediton and
Barnstaple
Exeter and
Crediton
Torquay
Newton Abbott
Berkshire
Hampshire
Wiltshire
Dorsetshire
Somersetshire
Devon
Great Western
Bristol and Exeter
London and South Western
Reading, Basingstoke
Hungerford
Wilts and Somerset
Bath
Bristol
Durston
Yeovil
Southampton and
Dorchester
Basingstoke and
Didcot Junction
Salisbury
Hook Pit
Salisbury, Dorchester, and Weymouth
BF. C
Archbold
A.F.C
Amos
Antrout Banganistis
Gonor
Guzzre
Weekly
Chronicle
Anthony Brown
Esquire
Lomigu
Cummona
England
Milton
Bie
Becca's
Marete Bank Leesan Seal
Hatieriard Orien
Hatieriard Orien Cuinses
Fares
Hee Fatver
Torah Aparinen
Ieee
Tad
Gore
Jon
TY Iostas
Rlan
Dee
Uae
Christma
Brentford
Ripart
Chistsian
Weekly Chronicle
Tshall
Hanueli
Michlerer
Avery
Kla
Warrington
Raileay
Parkestone
Wentworth
Vb Alen
Chase Genina
Wordsworth
Statley Cooper
Lycurgus
Wathina
Neil
Watkins
Sun
Messrs
Watkina
Wakley
Wiking
Fra
Watts
Correspondece on legal practice and parish rights debated
A long letter column discusses legal advice from attorneys, ecclesiastical issues, and parish duties. It critiques freeman status, voting rights, charitable aid, and the management of workhouses, urging restraint and reasoned reform. The writer cites local governance, coroner inquests, and public notices, reflecting 19th century civic concerns.
Tranquillity in India and Texas affairs dominate London news
The Overland Mail reports calm in the Indian Empire under Lord Ellenborough while noting a fatal Raja suicide and the murder of an English officer by Dakaits. It discusses Punjab, Indus trade growth, and debates on Texas annexation, with Mexican civil conflict, Arista and Paredes, and President Tyler’s stance affecting diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Ellenborough
Overland Mail
Alcuck
Unwin
Pang
Henry Sardinge
Calcutta
India
Kolapore
Svinde
Tver
Nogland
United States
Texas
Mexico
Shannon
Santa Anna
Arista
Paredes
Congress
Senor Rejna
Coplain
Senor Rejon
Tyler
Poinsette
Pot Bey
Madison
Spain
Louisti
Mississippi
Orleans
Trans Atlentic Republice
Othe United
al Larties
Loulaana
Tachetsland
U.at
Avie
United State
Pos Aident Tyler
Pegueman
Sabine
President Tyler as foil in Mexican question amid Oregon dispute
The piece attacks President Tyler as a meddlesome fool whose methods mask fears as he encroaches on Texas and Oregon. It argues Mexico would be difficult to conquer due to disease and geography, predicting slow invasion with high costs and uncertain gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Texas
Oregon
Mexico
Tris
Guanajuato
Europe
St. John of Ulloa
Vera Crag
Probable Change of Ministry in Pranee and Railways
The piece debates a possible ministry shift in Pranee amid the Railway Department report from the Board of Trade. It critiques secrecy and partiality in decisions, predicts ministerial reshuffles influenced by Guizot’s policy, and notes the French political scene as Louis Philippe’s reign continues. The text also references parliamentary procedure and potential legal challenges by oppositional parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministeur Guizot
Frence
Eneland
Meniapows
Monsieur Guz
Parry
Commons
Robert Peel
Shaw Lefevte
Tomorro
Monsieur de Rese Lerve
Monsieur Guinot
M. Villemain
Les
Louis Philippe
Railways and Public Interest Clash Over Board of Trade Powers
A dated, critical argument questions the Board of Trade Railway Department’s powers and the proposed parliamentary committee. The writer fears private interests could distort public good, warns against a “secret tribunal” and urges balanced oversight with transparent proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
House of Commons
Railway Department
Board of Trade
Board of Trave
Hadaon
Glyn
Overland Mail Arrivals and China Trade Outlook
A London dispatch notes the New Syater expresses arriving after an Indian mail, with seven days’ delay from Calcutta. It reports improving trade with China and hints at a peaceful period ahead under Sir Henry Yardinge, amid political commentary on French and Indian affairs and the laying of a new French Protestant church foundation in Bloomsbury with capacity for 500 to 600 worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Calcutta
China
Autohoftes
Penes
Henry Yardinge
France
Aeeoutman
M. Geiger
Connte
Tethhem
Ty Peedle
Frese
London
Charlotte-street
Rhomsbury
Blaimebury-street
Gvoriv Street
Delton
de. Viva Ue Hene
M. Villiers
J. Budell Trier
PL Ward
J. Mutey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Watkins
Alderman Cute
Fou
Denman
Astley Cooper
Locack
Lacock
Coventry
W. F
Great Britain and Ireland
Talzatter
Seertsau
Suieluy
Chris Staat Nitye
Theoproper Jessors
Tsaiah xi
Tyady
Dions
Airte
Pirie
Trister
Tio Wrrens
Haliday
Morina
Tavita
Tedan Yar
Matt
Tosuon
Deakers
Welals Chronicle
THE
Indian Mail
Lord of Trade
Eighlands
House
Lord Dalhousie
Ifs Privy Council
Gazett
O'Brien
Laing
Pranee
Postsurip P
Finance
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!