Historedia
Group or institution

Royal Commission on the City of London

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1855–1856

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Royal Commission on the City of London, 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. Metropolitan Board of Works established in London

    1855–1856

    Role: Royal Commission that considered a London-wide authority and proposed a Metropolitan Board of Works

    1. 22 December 1855 · LondonFirst Nominations and Preliminary Meeting

      Following the Act's passage, the first nominations took place in December 1855, and the Board held its first preliminary meeting on 22 December 1855, electing John Thwaites as chairman.

    2. 1 January 1856 · LondonFormal Constitution and Transfer of Powers

      The Board formally came into being on 1 January 1856, taking over powers from the Commission of Sewers and Buildings Office.

Sources

  1. Metropolis Management Act 1855 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  2. Metropolitan Board of Works Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-07