On 7 November 1845 the L&BR, the GJR and others had amalgamated to form the London and North Western Railway. The LNWR pursued an aggressive policy against its rivals, and it saw the amalgamation as hostile to its interests. Some B&OJR shareholders objected to the intended amalgamation with the GWR, saying that negotiations with the LNWR would be worthwhile, and a procedural issue prevented the matter being finalised at the meeting.MacDermot, pages 253 to 256Christiansen, pages 68 and 70
