Treacle Mines, Tragedies and Triumph: The Building of the Bournemouth Direct Line 1883-88
The Direct Line, running between Brockenhurst (Lymington Junction) and Christchurch, a distance of about ten miles, was constructed between the years 1884 and 1888. It was two years overdue in its completion; it led to the bankruptcy of a construction company and to the deaths of at least ten...
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The Direct Line, running between Brockenhurst (Lymington Junction) and Christchurch, a distance of about ten miles, was constructed between the years 1884 and 1888. It was two years overdue in its completion; it led to the bankruptcy of a construction company and to the deaths of at least ten navvies and injuries to many more. But in its building it had a great impact on the lives of the local communities providing a direct link between Bournemoth and London bringing about changes that have left a legacy that is felt today.
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Format: kindle
ISBN:
9781906631406
ASIN: B00HQHSIJU
Publish date: 2014-05-01
Publisher: Natula Publications
Pages no: 104
Edition language: English
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