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Metropolitan Board of Works: A Legacy of Corruption and Reform In the late 19th century, the Metropolitan Board of Works (MBW) served as a powerful entity managing London's infrastructure...
Read Metropolitan Board of Works: Corruption and the Royal CommissionLondon County Council: Powers, Housing Reform, and Urban Governance The London County Council (LCC) served as a pivotal administrative body in the evolution of modern London. Inheriting t...
Read London County Council: Powers, Housing Reform, and Urban GovernanceLondon Metropolitan Governance: The Evolution of Ad Hoc Authorities During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the administration of London relied heavily on ad hoc bodies—specialized auth...
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