Brunel Collection

Isambard Kingdom Brunel with chains
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859) Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c. pictured in front of the launching chain of the Great Eastern

I K Brunel before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern

The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, BR (WR) poster, 1958
Poster produced for British Railways (Western Region) with artwork by Terence Cuneo (1907-1996). Colour poster produced for BR to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Albert Bridge which was designed

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern, 1857, printed 1863-64

ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL (1806-1859). English engineer. Brunel before the Great Eastern steamships braking drum chains, which lowered the ship from the slip for launching: photograph, 1857

Saltash railway bridge over River Tamar, built by Brunel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Mammoth Iron Steam-Ship Great Eastern designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel Date: ca. 1873

Plan of ship SS Great Britain
Illustrations showing a side cutaway view and an overhead view of Brunel's steamship SS Great Britain, launched in 1843. Date: 1845

Brunels tunnelling shield
The tunnelling shield, or excavating machine designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769- 1849) & used in the construction of the lining of the Thames tunnel

The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, designed and constructed by Marc Isambard Brunel. circa 1840s

Great Eastern 1857
The steamship of Brunel & Scott Russell in full steam

Two bridges over the River Tamar, Devon and Cornwall
Two bridges over the River Tamar, connecting Plymouth, Devon and Saltash, Cornwall. On the left is the Royal Albert Bridge, a railway bridge designed by Brunel and completed in 1859

Rain, Steam and Speed - 1844 Great Western Railway by Turner National Gallery Joseph Mallord William Turner (born in Covent Garden, London on April 23, 1775 (exact date disputed), died December 19

Brunels SS Great Eastern, Milford Haven, South Wales
Brunels iron sailing steamship, the SS Great Eastern, berthed at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, during the 1870s. The ship is so large that it runs the length of Hamilton Terrace

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Landore Viaduct construction, near Swansea, South Wales
View of construction work on the Landore Viaduct, over the Swansea valley and the River Tawe, on the Great Western Railway, Glamorgan, South Wales

Wharncliffe Viaduct, c1920s
A Castle Class locomotive speeds over the viaduct. It was built in 1837 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

I K Brunel / Chain Cdv
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c. pictured in front of the anchor chain of the Great Eastern

Carvedras Viaduct, St Georges Road, Truro, Cornwall. Before 1902
View south down St Georges Road of Isambard Kingdom Brunels original timber fanned viaduct. This viaduct was replaced by an all stone structure which opened on the 17 August 1902

Clifton Suspension Bridge over the River Avon, Bristol
Clifton Suspension Bridge over the River Avon Gorge, Bristol. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Date: 1905

Maidenhead Bridge, c1890
This image shows the widening of the bridge which took place between 1890-1893. The original bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was built in the late 1830s

Brunel & Broad Gauge
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL The ghost of Brunel laments the burial of the railway broad gauge he invented

Wharncliffe Viaduct
The Wharncliffe Viaduct of the Great Western Railroad, at Hanwell, Middlesex. Brunel (I.K) was responsible for the construction and design of much of the early GWR

I K Brunel / Anon
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c

Street scene with Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall
Street scene in Saltash, Cornwall, with Brunels Royal Albert Bridge towering above, crossing the River Tamar between Plymouth, Devon, and Saltash, Cornwall. Date: 1960s

Cary Grant, actor, (real name Archibald Alexander Leach) pictured on his 68th birthday. Born 18th January 1904. He is visiting his birth place, Bristol

Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company - Building a Warship Victorian period

SS Great Eastern, IK Brunels great steam ship, 1858
SS Great Eastern, IK Brunels great steam ship, launched from J Scott Russells yard on the Thames in 1858. Chromolithograph published in London at about the time of her launch

Paddington Station, platform 5 and 6 - London. Date: early 1930s

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, c. 1855
Engraved portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), the English engineer and inventor, pictured c.1855

Aerial view over the Avon Gorge, Clifton, Hotwells and city centre, Bristol, England

England, Somerset, Bristol, Brunels SS Great Britain

View of the (proposed) western archway of the Thames Tunnel, London, c1831. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge
Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel) over the River Avon Gorge - a paddlesteamer passes beneath. Date: 1936

The Great Western Railway terminus at Paddington Station
A view of the newly developed Paddington Station in London. It was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel as the London terminus for the Great Western Railway

I K Brunel / Col Portrait
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c. Portrait at his desk. Date: 1806 - 1859

Ivor Novello and Frances Doble in The Vortex (1928) directed by Adrian Brunel Date: 1927

Clifton Suspension Bridge, built by Brunel across the Avon gorge, Bristol, Avon, England, UK

Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable, 1865

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline Laying the Earthwire on July 21st, 1865, 1865

Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857. View from the stern, showing the vessel in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer, c1850s
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, English engineer, c1850s. Brunel surrounded by vignettes of some of his most significant projects - the steamships Great Eastern, Great Britain

Ivor Novello and Mabel Poulton in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway. Broad gauge line by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) appointed engineer to the GWR in 1833

Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge, constructed 1849-1852, was an innovative design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

Brunels wheelbarrow for Wearmouth Dock, 1830s Date: 1830s

Photo from Anerley Road
Unusual view of the Crystal Palace seen here dominating the skyline. Photograph taken looking up the hill from Anerley Road

The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge
5309991 The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge. This bridge, designed by I.K)

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, was a true pioneer of his time. With chains in hand, he fearlessly led the way towards groundbreaking achievements that shaped our world. Standing before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern, I K Brunel showcased his unwavering determination and unmatched expertise. His brilliance knew no bounds as he oversaw the construction of monumental structures like the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash. The 1958 BR (WR) poster proudly displayed this engineering marvel, a testament to Brunel's ingenuity. The bridge stood tall and majestic, connecting Cornwall to England with grace and elegance. Brunel's legacy extended beyond bridges; he revolutionized shipbuilding with his masterpiece SS Great Britain. A meticulously crafted vessel that sailed across oceans effortlessly, thanks to his meticulous planning captured in its detailed plan. His tunnelling shield became synonymous with innovation as it paved the way for extraordinary feats such as the Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe. This underground wonder opened new possibilities for transportation beneath bustling cities. In 1857, amidst great anticipation and excitement, Brunel unveiled yet another triumph - the mighty Great Eastern. This colossal ship defied all expectations and set new standards for maritime engineering. Just like Joseph Turner's iconic painting "Rain Steam and Speed, " which depicted Brunel's revolutionary Great Western Railway in 1844, these creations were testaments to human progress fueled by steam power. Even far from home in Swansea, South Wales, where Landore Viaduct took shape under Brunel's watchful eye; his influence stretched far beyond borders as he left an indelible mark on global infrastructure development. Isambard Kingdom Brunel will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who pushed boundaries relentlessly. His vision transformed landscapes both above ground and below it – shaping our world into what we know today.