Mersey Tunnel Print: Queensway Construction, 1934

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Framed Print of Mersey Tunnel AL1908_036_01

The Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 17 July 1934. Stewart Bale Ltd was commissioned as official photographer to record the construction of the first Mersey road tunnel, known as Queensway. It was built between 1925 and 1934 by the engineers Basil Mott and J A Brodie to connect Liverpool with Birkenhead and to ease traffic congestion at the Mersey Ferry. When completed it was the longest underground tunnel in the world. Silver gelatin DOP (developing out paper) print. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England

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Introducing the Mersey Tunnel Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, proudly presented in collaboration with Historic England. This photograph, titled AL1908_036_01, offers a fascinating glimpse into history. Taken by Stewart Bale Ltd on 17 July 1934, it captures the construction progress of the first Mersey road tunnel, known as Queensway. Each print is meticulously framed in a style that complements the historic image, making it an addition to your home or office. Relive the past and add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this framed print.

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Image Download - Download the Mersey Tunnel image (AL1908_036_01) from Historic England, licensed for Creative Use, Editorial Use, and Personal Use. The photograph was taken by Stewart Bale Ltd on 17 July 1934 as part of their official commission to document the construction of Queensway tunnel in Liverpool.

Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.8cm x 19.3cm (9.4" x 7.6")

Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")