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Smith, W. (1989). "The Crystal Palace (High Level) Branch".
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on Courtauld Institute, Art & Architecture site
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1617:History of rail transport in London
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877:Holborn Viaduct railway station
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1081:London's Local Railways
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1083:. David & Charles.
1079:Jackson, A.A. (1978).
1066:Frith, Mathew (1995).
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939:Brown long-eared bat
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46:improve this article
1420:Crystal Palace line
1390:Acton–Northolt line
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1233:Chiltern Main Line
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