Historedia
Group or institution

London and South Western Railway

Events
3
Episodes
4
Years
1863–1900

Every event in Historedia whose sources name London and South Western Railway, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Kingston loop line of the LSWR opens

    1863

    Role: Railway Company

    1. 1 July 1863 · KingstonOpening of the Kingston Loop Line

      The first stage of the Kingston loop line opened on 1 July 1863, connecting Twickenham to Kingston.

  2. First public train from Swanage railway station

    1885

    Role: Operator

    1. 20 May 1885 · Swanage, DorsetFirst Public Train Departure

      The first public train departed Swanage railway station on 20 May 1885, marking the opening of the newly built Swanage Railway branch line in Dorset.

  3. SS Stella sinks on Les Casquets with 80 lives lost

    1899–1900

    Role: Operator

    1. 30 March 1899 · Les Casquets rocksWrecking on Les Casquets

      SS Stella struck the Les Casquets rocks on 30 March 1899 during a crossing from Southampton to Guernsey, resulting in the loss of life.

    2. 27 April 1900 · Guildhall, WestminsterBoard of Trade Inquiry

      A Board of Trade inquiry into the wreck opened in Westminster on 27 April 1900 and lasted six days.

Sources

  1. London and South Western Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21
  2. Kingston loop line Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  3. Swanage railway station Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  4. Swanage Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
  5. SS Stella (1890) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07