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"That means of free communications for vehicles and pedes"trians
between north and south of the Thames at points below
"London Bridge have become an absolute necessity in the in"terests
of the vast population and trading community in the
"Metropolitan area eastward of such Bridge.
"That without pre-judging the question of the necessity for a
"Bridge East of London Bridge it is desirable that permanent com"munications
by way of Tunnel or Tunnels should be provided.
"That pending the construction of any permanent Works and
"to provide the necessary communication at the earliest possible
"moment, it is extremely desirable that two or more Steam Floating
"Bridges should be established at various parts of the river as a
"temporary measure."
In October, 1882, I reported that I had had an interview with
the Engineer of the Surrey Commercial Docks, and in consequence
of the serious objections and difficulties that would arise if any part
of the proposed Tunnel from Shadwell to Rotherhithe passed through
the Docks, I prepared an amended scheme so as to avoid any interference
with the Docks. The plan was approved by the Board and
a copy sent to the Metropolitan Board of Works.
Other meetings of Delegates were held at various places at which
Resolutions were passed urging the Metropolitan Board of Works
to give consideration to this matter without loss of time.
FISH MARKET ACCOMMODATION FOR THE
METROPOLIS.
The Bill for the construction of a Fish Market at Shadwell
was referred to a Select Committee of the House of Commons (Mr.
W. H. Gladstone, Chairman). The necessary Clauses had been
agreed with the Promoters for the protection of the Limehouse
District. The Bill was before the Committee eight days (from the
15th to the 24th March, 1882), in consequence of the active