Episode 2 of 2
Formal Constitution and Transfer of Powers
- When
- 1 January 1856
- Where
- London
The Board formally came into being on 1 January 1856, taking over powers from the Commission of Sewers and Buildings Office.
The Board formally came into being on 1 January 1856. At this time, it assumed the powers, duties, and liabilities of the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers and the Metropolitan Buildings Office, which had been dissolved by the Act. This transition established the Board's operational authority.
Sources
- Metropolitan Board of Works Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-07
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