Marc Brunel Collection
Discover the remarkable story of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, the visionary French engineer who revolutionized transportation in 19th-century England
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Discover the remarkable story of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, the visionary French engineer who revolutionized transportation in 19th-century England. Brunel's groundbreaking work on the Thames Tunnel, the world's first underwater tunnel, is showcased in this advertisement for its opening in 1843. The Western Archway of the Thames Tunnel, a testament to Brunel's engineering prowess, is depicted in this print from 1840. The intricate plan of the tunnel's progress in 1842 reveals the meticulous nature of Brunel's design. With the shield and bricklayers at work in 1827, the Thames Tunnel was slowly taking shape. Brunel's influence extended beyond London, as evidenced by his design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, completed in 1829. This portrait of Sir Marc Brunel captures the intensity and brilliance of the man behind these engineering marvels.