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From: "J A Olsen" <>
Subject: Re: [LAN] THEME: STRINGER moves from Staffs to Lancs c. 1868
Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2005 21:50:54 +0000


Erm, so why have I got a list of canal passenger fares from 1845? (g)

This is info from the Winter 1844 timetable for canal boats between
Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Passenger boats
Edinburgh to Glasgow at 9 morning and 12 noon - 1st cabin 1s 6d 2nd cabin
1s


This compares to 8s for a first class railway ticket to Glasgow and 2s for
fourth class, from the same book - a contemporary almanac.

Fares are also given for other destinations and for 'Night boats with
passengers and goods'

I suppose its possible the system was different in England...



Judy


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