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of these Tramways
from
north to south.
junction with the London Tramways in
Peckham High Street, and, should the East
Dulwich lines (passed last Session) be constructed,
this new line will form a continuous
route southward—towards the Crystal Palace,
and which, no doubt, will as a whole, tend to
the general advantage of the locality.
Narrow width
of Roadway.
On reference to the subjoined Schedule, it
will be seen that portions of this Tramway will
pass through narrow thoroughfares, unsuited
for Tramway purposes. In order to meet this
objection, the Company proposes, at Hill
Street, to take powers to widen the same on
the west side, from opposite Frankton Road to
Peckham High Street. This will be an
important improvement, in a local point of
view. Detail plans, and other information
should be hereafter provided, in order that
this scheme may be thoroughly considered.
Duplicate
lines of metals.
It is proposed, at the Old Kent Road, and
also in High Street, Peckham, to lay these
new lines separate from, but immediately
adjacent, and parallel with, those of the
present lines of Tramway—instead of