# Orphans, London Act 1694, Section XXIV: Proviso for Shadwell Water.


3 W. & M. c. 37.
Provided that nothing in this Act shall be construed or taken to hinder or obstruct the Governour and Company of the Water-works and Waterhouses in Shadwell or their Successors of any right or title to take and receive water out of the River of Thames nor to hinder or obstruct them in laying Pipes and Branches in the Streets and open Passages or holding useing exerciseing or enjoying all or any such right title estate powers priveldges and advantages whatsoever as by one Act of this present Parliament entituled An Act for incorporateing the Proprietors of the Water-works in the parish of Saint Paul Shadwell in the County of Middlesex and for the encourageing carrying on and settling the said Waterworks or by any other lawfull ways and means they and their Successors doe now enjoy the same or as they may or might enjoy the same as if this present Act had never been made any thing contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/WillandMar/5-6/10/section/XXIV (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/orphans-london-act-1694/section-XXIV
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