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A History of the County of Sussex
… the resort in the early 19th century, especially those of drainage, police, and roads. 94 By an Act of 1803 72 … dealing with some of the town's major problems, especially drainage and the control of the beach. 23 By the time of … 31 The board's first concern was with water-supply and drainage, the necessary works for which cost nearly £19,000. …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… For what follows see T.S.A.S. lxiii. 1-10; P. R. Edwards, 'Drainage Operations in the Wealdmoors', Evolution of … Wrockwardine Wood, Econ. Hist. Wildmoors Inclosure and Drainage Act, 1801, 41 Geo. III, c. 77 (Local and Personal); …
A History of the County of Oxford
… The problem of flooding, not entirely solved by extensive drainage works in the area in the mid 19th century, 81 … route at the parish boundary. 89 By 1876, presumably after drainage work, the old route had been restored. 90 By then …
A History of the County of Oxford
… a substantial defensive feature, and perhaps provided drainage and protection for a garden or orchard. Part of …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… important agricultural improvements in the county is the drainage of the cars and marshes of the East Riding, together … bordering on the course of the Derwent. The Holderness Drainage lies chiefly adjoining to and on the eastern side of … water for above half the year. The Beverley and Barmston Drainage, executed under the provisions of an act passed …
Survey of London
… In 1879 a thorough reconditioning was carried out. A new drainage system was installed, the laundry in the basement …