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Plans for new railway projects being rushed to the Board of Trade, Whitehall, London, in order to meet the deadline on 30 November 1845 Date: 1845

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1845 Mania Meet Order Plans Projects Rushed Whitehall Deadline

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of transportation in Britain, as railway plans are hurriedly delivered to the Board of Trade in Whitehall, London, on November 30, 1845. The railway mania that had gripped the nation was in full swing, with new projects being proposed at an unprecedented rate. The pressure to meet the deadline was immense, as the Railway Act of 1845, which would regulate the construction and operation of railways in the country, was set to be passed into law. The scene in this photograph is one of frenetic activity, with stacks of papers and maps piled high on tables, and messengers rushing back and forth, exchanging documents and information. The atmosphere is tense, as the clock ticks down to the deadline. The importance of the moment is not lost on the individuals in the photograph, who are fully committed to ensuring that their plans are submitted on time. The railway mania of the 1840s was a period of intense innovation and growth in the transportation sector, as the country's infrastructure was transformed to meet the demands of a rapidly industrializing economy. The railway plans in this photograph represent the culmination of months, if not years, of hard work and planning, and the successful submission of these plans would pave the way for the construction of new railways and the expansion of the network. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique insight into the energy and excitement of a time when the future of transportation in Britain was being shaped before our very eyes.

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