A Protest against the Extension of Railways in the Lake District

Made:
1871-1881 in Windermere
A Protest against the Extension of Railways in the Lake District

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Polemical pamphlet opposing any extension of railways into the Lake District beyond the existing terminus at Windermere. Pamphlet compiled by Robert Somervell of Windermere and printed by J Garnett of Windermere. Pamphlet comprises several reprinted articles from various publications arguing for the preservation of the Lakes landscape from further railway construction, together with an essay by Robert Somervell, a preface in support from John Ruskin; and a model form of petition and protest letter for use when notification of a railway bill is received. Also contains two essays on the despoilation of Wakefield, Yorkshire, by industry.

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Category:
Documents
Object Number:
2003-9024
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
type:
pamphlet
credit:
Hutchinson, John

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