"Mizter T" wrote in message
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It was back in BR days, so I don't think it would have needed quite
the same ministerial stamp of approval as would be required today, if
indeed it needed ministerial approval at all (at least for a more
modest project such as re-opening the Snow Hill tunnel). I think the
people to convince back then were more the BR Board.

Found on Google:

http://www.semgonline.com/RlyMag/ChathamConMoorgate.pdf

Only had a quick glance, but ought to help with the history. Seems the
'Smithfield Curve' closure was in 1927, and most evidence was probably
obliterated in the 1960s rebuild of the Poultry Market?

Paul S