The Tale of Years

The clock in Victoria railway station, Bombay.

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Tale of Years

1833

in The Copy Book

There are three posts in The Copy Book assigned to 1833. To see all our posts in chronological order, go to the Tale of Years.

The First Steam Whistle

After an accident at a level crossing, the bosses of the Leicester and Swannington Railway acknowledged that drivers needed more than lung power.

A Change of Heart

An irate coal merchant squares up to the oh-so-righteous gentleman who didn’t like the way he was treating his horse.

Treasure Island

An excited English gentleman hires a ship for a treasure-hunt, but doesn’t check his crew’s credentials.