Metropolitan Commission of Sewers
Other Business Names:
- Metropolitan Board of Works
- London Commissioners of Sewers
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Utility services
Land drainage & flood defence
Notes:
Established 1531 to oversee the well being of navigable watercourses and watercourses flowing directly to sea. 1605 powers amended to include all watercourses and ditches with a two mile radius of City of London. Powers subsequently extended. When required they could force landowners to maintain and repair. 1855 responsibilities acquired by Metropolitan Board of Works. Sometimes referred to as London Commissioners of Sewers
Publications:
- London Commissioners of Sewers and their Records by Darlington, Ida
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Metropolitan Board of Works
- London Commissioners of Sewers
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Utility services Land drainage & flood defence
Notes:
Established 1531 to oversee the well being of navigable watercourses and watercourses flowing directly to sea. 1605 powers amended to include all watercourses and ditches with a two mile radius of City of London. Powers subsequently extended. When required they could force landowners to maintain and repair. 1855 responsibilities acquired by Metropolitan Board of Works. Sometimes referred to as London Commissioners of SewersPublications:
- London Commissioners of Sewers and their Records by Darlington, Ida