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Old December 25th 15, 03:30 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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My original reply seems to have been swallowed by the internet, but basically I suggested having a gander at http://alondoninheritance.com/london...ing-for-peace/

....it's a great piece and has maps showing what was intended, including what later became the Victoria line and proto-CR2.
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And every time I see this subject line I think "Cabman's Shelter" though
there is no longer one in Clapham

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabmen's_Shelter_Fund

http://www.cabbieblog.com/green-cab-shelters/
1879 Clapham Common
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On Fri, 25 Dec 2015 21:37:32 -0000, "Michael R N Dolbear"
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And every time I see this subject line I think "Cabman's Shelter" though
there is no longer one in Clapham

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabmen's_Shelter_Fund

http://www.cabbieblog.com/green-cab-shelters/
1879 Clapham Common


Thank you. There is some history there. They are certainly cute
structures.
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Fri, 25 Dec 2015 08:30:31 -0800 (PST), Jamie Thompson
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My original reply seems to have been swallowed by the internet, but basically I suggested having a gander at http://alondoninheritance.com/london...ing-for-peace/

...it's a great piece and has maps showing what was intended, including what later became the Victoria line and proto-CR2.


Interesting report, it contains some wonderful ideas.

A little beyond the nations pocket book at the time. :-)
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