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Evidence on building materials

Evidence given to the Opposed Bill Committee on the South Eastern Railway by local farmer, William Knox Child, relating to lack of availability of building materials in Kent.

Title

Evidence on building materials

Date

1836

Catalogue number

Parliamentary Archives, HC/CL/PB/2/2/36

Transcript

Q: Where do you get your building materials?

A: I build myself several houses. I have found it answer my purpose to get them at London the Medway does not afford facility.

Q: You have brought Building materials from London?

A: I have, I found I got it cheaper.

Q: Would bringing building materials be of great advantage?

A: Yes, Yorkshire Stones and Slates in particular.