Illuminated address to John Dent Esq, Chairman and to the Board of Directors of the North Eastern Railway Co, from the local committee appointed to further the making of the projected Wear Valley Extension Railway, on the occasion of the cutting of the first sod, to express thanks for the courtesy and assistance shown to the Local Committee in meeting them, accommodating them and obtaining the Act of Parliament, also to the shareholders of the North Eastern Railway Co, for having undertaken themaking of the Railway, and its future ownership and management. Signed by Charles C. Hewitson (Chairman), Joseph Harrison, S. Watson, J. Watson, J. S. Freeman, W. M. Sigglestone and Jno. Thompson (Hon. Secretary). 21 October 1893. Illustrations include the crest of the North Eastern Railway Company, an image of locomotive 'Billy' and an image of St. John's Chapel, Weardale. Illuminated by Mawson, Swan and Morgan K.C.