| REF. NO. | DENOMINATION | DESCRIPTION | NO.ISSUED | CONDITION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Capital | |||||
| 101 | Whole share | ? | ? | – | £- |
| 102 | No. 1 share | ? | ? | – | £- |
| 103 | No. 2 share | ? | ? | – | £- |
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| 104 | eighth share | [1846], black, pink underprint | >2600 | EF | £100 |
| Debentures | |||||
| 106 | Debenture | ? | ? | – | £- |
Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway Company
Incorporated on 5th May 1837. A 43 mile line which effectively replaced the abandoned Sheffield and Manchester scheme. This line opened in 1845 and amalgamated with others in 1849, together re-incorporated as the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway. After reaching London the company was re-named the Great Central Railway in 1897.
Capital £1,871,000 divided into 7,000 Whole Shares of £100 each; 18,000 No.1 Quarter Shares of £25 each; 10,640 No.2 Quarter Shares of £25 each; and 41,200 No.3 Eighth Shares of £12.10s each. Loans of £564,999.
1837