Biography of James Cholmeley Russell (1841-1912), the barrister, financier, property developer and railway entrepreneur. He was a key shareholder of the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways company from which the Welsh Highland Railway Company ultimately emerged. Regularly updated and revised as more information comes to light.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways Company
For more information on the history of the NWNGR company with which J C Russell was so involved see the Festipedia site here
Saturday, 16 April 2011
On Russell's Steam Yacht - Madge
On Russell's Steam Yacht
Originally uploaded by Boxbrownie3
L to R - Miss KW - James Cholmeley Russell and his wife Eleanor. Notice the Box Cameras and of course the hats! Taken on Russell's steam yacht 'Madge' in Scotland
Russell's house - Longdene - Surrey
Longdene - Surrey
Originally uploaded by Boxbrownie3
Rolls the mastiff and Margaret, Russell's daughter
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